Germany Sets New Visa Rules for Family Reunification

Germany's Federal Foreign Office has announced two specific requirements for children applying for family reunification visas. To qualify, a child must be under the age of 18 and must not have been married, divorced, or widowed at any point.

Both conditions must be satisfied simultaneously for the application to be deemed valid. Families from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and other African nations seeking to reunite with children left behind must understand these criteria before applying.

Applications can be submitted through the Consular Services Portal online or in person at the nearest German embassy or consulate. The age requirement clearly delineates eligibility, as children who reach adulthood before the application submission will not qualify.

Similarly, the marital status condition excludes children who have entered any union, regardless of its current status. Failure to meet both requirements will likely result in application rejection, delaying the reunification process.