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Applying for a residence permit for other family members to join a German citizen

If you are considered a “other family member” of a German citizen and your stay in Germany is necessary to prevent exceptional hardship, you may apply for a residence permit for family reunification.

Description

Description

As another family member of a German citizen, you can obtain a residence permit for family reunification if your stay in Germany is necessary to avoid exceptional hardship.

The residence permit is a temporary residence permit and is usually issued for at least one year. You can have the residence permit extended on application.

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