Family reunification

Spouses, children and parents: German A1, exceptions, fee, naturalisation later.

Family members of foreigners or Germans living in Germany can apply for a residence permit. The visa is applied for at the Embassy in Cairo (Visa application).

Spouses and partners (§ 30 AufenthG)

• Both spouses at least 18; the sponsor has a suitable residence status.
• The spouse must show simple German, A1 (§ 30 Abs. 1 Satz 1 Nr. 2).
• Exceptions (Satz 3): spouses of skilled workers holding a permit under § 18a or § 18b (among others) need no A1 (§ 30 Abs. 1 Satz 3 Nr. 5); holders of a Blue Card or ICT card, illness or disability, low integration need, special circumstances in the individual case.
• Livelihood and adequate housing are generally required. Spouses of Germans are in practice treated more favourably; check the Embassy checklist.

Children

Minor children of a person with a residence permit can follow (§§ 32, 34). Age limits and conditions differ by the parent's status. Egyptian travel consent for minors: see Leaving Egypt.

Parents

Parents of adult persons can come only in exceptional hardship cases under § 36 AufenthG.

Fee

National visa 75 € (minors 37,50 €). Spouses and partners of German citizens are exempt under § 52 Abs. 1 AufenthV.

Later

Naturalisation after 5 years of legal residence; the 3-year route was abolished on 30 October 2025. Multiple nationality is allowed since 27 June 2024.