If you would like to bring your family to Germany, certain requirements apply - depending on your Residence status<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n -If you are a person entitled to asylum or a recognized refugee<\/b><\/span> are recognized, you usually have a Right to family reunification<\/b><\/span>. This means that your closest family members may join you under certain conditions.<\/p>\n -If your asylum procedure is still ongoing<\/b><\/span> or you only need a Tolerance<\/b><\/span> family reunification is not possible<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n -If you have subsidiary protection<\/b><\/span> or a Residence permit due to a ban on deportation<\/b><\/span> have, apply special rules<\/b><\/span>. In these cases, family reunification is only permitted in exceptional cases - for example, for humanitarian reasons.<\/p>\n On this page you will find out, <\/span>What is important for refugees when it comes to family reunification<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n For people from other countries who are not entitled to protection (so-called Third-country nationals<\/b><\/span>), other requirements apply. You can find out more on our topic page \"Family reunification\"<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n Whether you can bring your family to Germany depends on your residence status. In principle, you need at least one Residence permit<\/strong>. Different regulations apply depending on the protection status:<\/p>\n Then you have the Right to family reunification<\/strong>. Your family can join you under simplified conditions (\"privileged family reunification\").<\/p>\n You have no legal claim<\/strong> for family reunification. However, your family can still submit an application. Requirements:<\/p>\n An application is only in exceptional cases<\/strong> possible, e.g:<\/p>\n You may generally catch up with the following persons:<\/p>\n If you are a minor and unmarried:<\/p>\n In rare cases of hardship, family reunification is also possible for other relatives (in accordance with Section 36 (2) or Section 22 AufenthG). This requires a extraordinary emergency<\/strong> and extensive evidence.<\/p>\n The requirements depend on your residence status:<\/p>\n Important:<\/strong> The notification must be submitted within three months after your recognition<\/strong> in order to benefit from the simplified conditions.<\/p>\n After the application has been submitted, the immigration authority checks the requirements and issues an opinion. The procedure can be last from several months to over a year<\/strong><\/p>\n Tip: Check the embassy's website beforehand - additional documents may be required.<\/p>\n Possibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Seek advice from a lawyer in this regard. If no legal advice is enclosed, you have one year for the complaint<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Which option makes more sense depends on the individual case. You can find information on this in the chapter \"Family asylum\"<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFamily reunification: your rights and options<\/h2>\n
Can I apply for family reunification?<\/h3>\n
1. they are recognizedrefugee, resettlement refugee or person entitled to asylum<\/em>r:<\/h4>\n
2. you have subsidiary protection:<\/h4>\n
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3. you have a residence permit due to a ban on deportation:<\/h4>\n
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Which family members may I bring with me?<\/h2>\n
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What are the requirements for family reunification?<\/h2>\n
Privileged family reunification (for refugees & persons entitled to asylum):<\/h4>\n
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Persons entitled to subsidiary protection:<\/h4>\n
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Persons with a ban on deportation:<\/h4>\n
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How and where is the application submitted?<\/h2>\n
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Relief for persons with German citizenship or a permanent residence permit<\/h2>\n
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What documents does my family need at the embassy?<\/h2>\n
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What should I do if the immigration authority rejects my application?<\/h2>\n
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Advice and support<\/h2>\n
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What should you do after your family has entered the country?<\/h2>\n
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Further important steps<\/h2>\n
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I have lost family members - what can I do?<\/h2>\n