Country route guide
Egypt → Germany: the Family reunification visa roadmap
Germany's family reunification visa lets spouses, children, and certain parents join a sponsor in Germany. Spouses need A1 German before entry unless exempt, and income is needs-based.
Moving from Egypt
- You apply for the Family reunification visa at the Germany consulate, embassy, or visa application centre that serves Egypt, confirm the office and the current appointment wait for your region.
- Qualifications and work experience earned in Egypt usually need a credential assessment or recognition before they count toward Germany's requirements.
- Budget for certified translation and apostille or legalisation of your Egypt documents (degree, police certificate, civil records).
- Check whether a Egypt passport needs a short-stay visa for any in-person biometrics or interview steps.
General guidance for any Egypt to Germany applicant; the eligibility and fees below are set by Germany.
At a glance
Spouse rule
A1 German before entry, waived for Blue Card families
Income
Needs-based livelihood, no fixed figure
Processing
8 weeks to 3 months
Fee
75 EUR adult, 37.50 EUR child
PR
Settlement permit after 5 years
Citizenship
5 years, or 3 for spouses
Who qualifies
- Sponsor legally resides in Germany as citizen, settlement permit, Blue Card, or skilled worker
- Recognized relationship: spouse both 18 plus, minor child, or qualifying parent
- Spouse proves A1 German before entry unless exempt
- Sponsor shows income covering the household without public funds
- Adequate housing and valid health insurance
Free calculator
Check if you qualify: Germany EU Blue Card salary
Check the 2026 minimum salary: general vs the lower shortage-occupation threshold.
Your step-by-step roadmap
1
Prepare and qualify
- Gather income, housing, and insurance proof
- Spouse passes A1 German and gets a recognized certificate unless exempt
- Collect and translate marriage and birth certificates
2
Apply at the German mission abroad
- Book a German embassy or consulate appointment
- Submit the national D visa application with documents and biometrics
- Pay the visa fee, free for family of German citizens
3
Processing and entry
- Mission reviews the file with the local immigration office
- Receive the entry visa after 8 weeks to 3 months
- Travel to Germany within the visa validity
4
Register and get the permit
- Register your address at the local office
- Apply for the residence permit matched to the sponsor permit
5
Toward PR and citizenship
- Reach a settlement permit after 5 years, 3 if sponsor holds one
- Build B1 German, then naturalize after 5 years or 3 if married to a German
Government fees
Timeline & path to citizenship
Timeline: A few months of preparation, then 8 weeks to 3 months of embassy processing, so most applicants enter Germany within about 4 to 9 months.
Citizenship: Independent permit after 3 years, settlement permit after 5 years (3 if sponsor holds one); naturalization after 5 years with B1 German, or 3 if married to a German citizen.
Sources & freshness. Figures last checked 2026; confidence: low. Sourced from Make it in Germany, Family reunification, How to Germany, Family Reunion Visa 2026, Federal Foreign Office, Law on Nationality. Immigration rules change often, always confirm the current figures on the official Germany government portal.
This is general information to help you plan, not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration professional.
This is general information to help you plan, not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration professional.