Residence and naturalization

Are you staying in Germany permanently? Things to know about eAT, settlement, citizenship, family reunification.

Topics and life situations

Spouse reunification from abroad

If you have a residence permit for Germany, you can usually allow your foreign spouse/registered partner to join you
Reunification of children from abroad

Germans or foreigners who have a residence permit can have their foreign, underage and unmarried children join them.
Residence permit for family members of Germans

Foreign family members of Germans receive a residence permit for family reunification.
Settlement permit for family members of Germans

Under certain conditions, family members of Germans can apply for a settlement permit after three years of residence.
Family reunification with EU citizens and nationals from Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein

You come from a so-called third country and want to move in with a family member who comes from an EU country or Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.