Germany issues record breaking 121,000 family visas

Highlights: Germany issued 121,000 family visas in 2023

• Germany has given the highest record of family reunification visas in 2023, 
• Till November 2023, a total number of 121,000 German family reunification visas were issued.
• Germany is regarded as having the highest number of family visas, with a total of 117,992.
• Family members who entered Germany through the family reunification scheme are allowed to work.

 

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Details of Family reunification scheme:

In the last decade, the number of migrants increased to a million in Germany. Non-EU nationals have issued 121,000 family reunification visas till November 2023.

 

As the number of family reunification visas increased this year, it overtook the previous record of 2017. In 2017, Germany issued a total of 117,992 family reunification visas.

 

Since then, the family reunification visa count has been high. The table below demonstrates the visa count that was issued:

Year	Germany Family  reunification visa issued
2018	1,07,354
2019	1,07,520
2020	75,978
2021	1,04,640
2022	1,17,034

 

In 2015, Germany, through the family reunification scheme, issued 930,000 migrants. As the German authority clarified, spouses, registered partners, parents, minors, and unmarried children can migrate to Germany with their family members. 

 

Key Takeaway of German Family Reunification Visa:

• Family members are allowed to work in Germany with the family reunification scheme. They can start immediately once they receive a German residency permit.
• While applying for a German family reunification visa, applicants must prove they have a valid passport. They must also prove that they haven’t committed any crime and don’t pose a threat to Germany. 
• In Germany, family members must prove that they hold a valid residency permit, have health insurance, are financially stable, and have sufficient space to accommodate their family members. 
• The German family reunion visa costs €75 for adults. Meanwhile, children up to the age of 18 are required to pay €3,750.       

 

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