Route: joining family in Germany

Spouse and child reunification: German A1, who sponsors, and the Philippine side (CFO).

Residence permits for family reunification are in §§ 27 to 36 AufenthG. You apply for a national visa at the Embassy in Manila; the Embassy lists family reunification and marriage among the visas it takes itself (manila.diplo.de).

Spouse

• Spouse of a German (§ 28) or of a foreign resident (§ 30): both adults, the marriage must be valid in Germany, and as a rule the spouse joining must show basic German at A1. Exceptions (for example for spouses of Blue Card holders and in hardship cases) and the sponsor's income and housing conditions: read the statute and the Embassy leaflet; we did not check every case.
• Marriage documents: Documents (PSA marriage certificate).
• Fiancé(e) visas to marry in Germany: not checked here.

Children

Minor children can join a parent with a residence permit (§§ 32, 33). Age and German-language conditions depend on the child's age and the parent's permit; not checked in detail. Visa fee for minors €37.50 (§§ 46, 50 AufenthV).

Philippine side

Partners of foreign nationals are the target group of the CFO counselling programme: CFO registration.