Visas for families

Which visas let a family live in Germany?

EU and EEA citizens can live here under free movement. I list 1 visa route a family could use to live in Germany, none checked on an official page yet. Always confirm with the embassy before you apply.

EU/EEA (and Swiss) citizens use free movement and need no visa route; routes below are for non-EU families.

Routes, not yet checked

I know these routes exist but haven't read them on an official page yet. Treat them as a starting point.

EU Blue Card

work

Who it suits: graduates with a qualifying German job offer

Not yet checked on an official page.

Visa rules change often, and this is not legal advice. Check the official page and the embassy before you apply.

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