Below are documents to be prepared by the person who is living in Germany.
- Passport copy
- Copy of spouse’s residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
- Bank statement (if necessary)
- Salary slip
- Certificate of residence (Meldebescheinigung)
- House contract
- Employment contract
- Letter from HR (if possible)
- Health insurance
- Invitation letter
- Wohnraumbescheinigung
Below are documents which should be submitted by the person in India.
- Application form
- Declarations form
- Contact information form
- Cover letter
- Copy of all pages of your passport and your spouse’s passport
- Proof of marriage (Original Marriage certificate)
- Birth certificate, School certificate
- Academic degree certificate
- Proof of German knowledge (A1 level)
- Original Passport
- Biometric photos
- Marriage Photos
- Visa Fees (Demand Draft)
- Verification of documents (if applicable)
Some consulate or embassy may ask for more additional documents.
- Family Reunion Visa – Visa for Spouse
- Checklist for a German national visa – Family reunion for spouses
- New passport or passport renewal in India – Complete information with a sample application form
- Driving with an Indian driving license in Germany
- Lost wallet during vacation? – Emergency money (Notfallbargeld)
- Cleaning hard water and soap stains from glass
- Scam call from Europol or Interpol in Germany
- Traveling with an old passport and Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) to Germany after getting a new passport
