Are you a spouse/partner or any relative of somebody living in Germany permanently? If you are, then whether you require a permit or not totally depends on your home nation and other factors.

Who Does Not Need A Spousal Visa For Germany?

These are the instances where you do not require a visa for Germany:

1.      If you have an EU or Schengen Passport.

2.      If you have any nation's passport that has established a visa-free treaty with the Schengen countries.

3.      If you are a Schengen visa holder.

4.      If you possess an EU or Schengen residence permit.

Steps to Apply For a Spousal Visa

1.      Check when and where to apply for this visa

2.      Gather all the necessary documents you’ll need while applying

3.      Schedule a visa interview

4.      Be present at the interview

5.      Make the payment for the visa

Where to Apply

You’ll need to apply for a Spouse Visa for Germany at any of these within your home country:

1.      German Embassy/Consulate

2.      Visa centre to which Germany has subcontracted visa submission

There are countries where the German embassy/consulate and visa centres have distinct jurisdictions. So, you need to notice under the jurisdiction of which authority the area of your residence falls.

When to Apply?

As per the Germany visa rules and regulations, the timespan that you can apply for a spousal visa is regulated as follows:

1.      The earliest you can apply for the visa

At least 6 months before your scheduled tour to Germany.

2.      The latest you can apply for the visa

At least 2 weeks prior to your trip.

3.      The most suggested time to apply

At least 3 weeks before your planned date of arrival in Germany.

What Are The Visa Requisites For Germany Spouse Visa?

Every spousal visa applicant will need to issue these documents at the time of the application procedure:

1.      A valid passport that should meet the German visa passport requirements.

2.      A biometric passport-sized photo

3.      A completed application form

4.      Evidence of funds

5.      Evidence of accommodation

6.      Copies of your passport personal data pages

7.      Evidence of relationship with the German resident

8.      Copies of prior Schengen visas

Processing

German spouse visa application would take around 10 days to get processed. The fastest a German embassy can process a spouse visa application is 5 days.