Route: joining family in Germany

Spouse, child and parent reunification: German A1, exceptions, who sponsors.

Residence permits for family reunification are in §§ 27 to 36 AufenthG. You apply for a national visa at the Embassy in Moscow, see Visa application.

Spouse

• Spouse of a German (§ 28) or of a foreign resident (§ 30): both adults, the marriage valid in Germany, and as a rule the spouse joining must show basic German at A1, with exceptions (for example for spouses of Blue Card holders and in hardship cases); read the statute and the Embassy leaflet for your case, we did not check every exception. Sponsor income and housing conditions: not checked in detail.
• Marriage documents: Documents.

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).

Parents

Parents of adults can join only under § 36 AufenthG (statute), which is narrow. The detailed conditions are not examined here; ask a lawyer.