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Recognition of asylum or refugee status For persons whose asylum claim or refugee status has been recognised, the requirements are less strict. It is NOT necessary to ensure that the cost of living will be covered or that sufficient living space is available when the family members living abroad apply for a visa to enter Germany within three months. Because it can often take longer than three months to get an appointment at a German embassy, a notification that the deadline has been met, which can also be made at the immigration authority, is sufficient. If the deadline is not met, the German representation abroad may use its own judgement to determine whether this requirement can be waived.
Subsidiary protection People with subsidiary protection status only have a limited right to family reunification. Since 1 August 2018, only 1000 people per month are permitted to join someone with subsidiary protection in Germany. If you have this status and would like to bring your family members to Germany, seek legal advice, for example from a refugee counselling agency or a legal advice agency. The MBE office (Migrationsberatung [Immigration counselling]) can help you find an appropriate counselling agency if you have questions about family reunification.
Deportation impediment For people with a recognised impediment to deportation, it is very difficult to bring family members. If you have this status and would like to bring your family members to Germany, seek legal advice, for example from a refugee counselling agency or a legal advice agency. The MBE office (Migrationsberatung [Immigration counselling]) can help you find an appropriate counselling agency if you have questions about family reunification.
