Spouses can join non-EU citizens living in Potsdam under certain conditions.

Before first entry and first stay for the purpose of family reunification or marriage, family members must apply for a visa at the German embassy in their home country. The German missions abroad are also the responsible contact persons for questions regarding the first application for family reunification. Please note that entry and residence for the purpose of family reunification without the appropriate visa or false information in the visa procedure about the purpose of residence will prevent the subsequent issuance of a residence permit, §§ 6 para. 3, 5 para. 2 AufenthG.

Main requirements:

• Spouse is in possession of a valid permanent residence permit, permanent residence EU permit, residence permit, EU Blue Card, ICT card or mobile ICT card
• Sufficient financial means (including health insurance)
• Sufficient housing
• German language skills A1
• Both spouses have reached the age of legal majority

Required documents:

• Application form - filled out and signed (Issuance (Öffnet in einem neuen Tab) or extension (Öffnet in einem neuen Tab) of a residence permit)
• 1 new biometric passport photo
• Valid passport & copies (data sheet, entry visa, stamps, labels)
• Current health insurance membership certificate, not older than 3 months (no chip card)
• Current proof of residence (housing form from the Potsdam Foreigners' Registration Office (Öffnet in einem neuen Tab), filled out and stamped by the homeowner/landlord, homeowners must submit an excerpt from the land register)
• Joint declaration of marriage (Öffnet in einem neuen Tab) for one another (one form per spouse)
• Proof of financing/income, if applicable (also) of the spouse: e.g. employment contract + salary slips for the last 6 months
• If applicable, certificate of attendance or completion of language and integration course
• If applicable, other proof of financing (e.g. housing subsidy notice, Jobcenter notice, BAföG notice)
• Residence registration from the City Hall (Bürgerservice)
• Marriage certificate – if necessary with translation and apostille

Fees

• First application: 100,00 Euro
• Prolongation: 93,00 Euro

Method of payment

• Debit card or cash