Residence permit application after family arrival

Overview

Use this within 90 days of a family member's arrival. Apply for their residence permit at the Ausländerbehörde before the entry visa expires.

Timing to be aware of

90 days after family arrival

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

Key date to check

family_arrival_date

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• The Foreigners' Office never replies to my emails. How can I get a response?
• My visa was approved but the physical card takes 8-12 weeks. Why?
• How do I sponsor a relative's visa to visit me in Germany?

Related events

• Anmeldung after family arrival
  Critical
  14 days after family arrival
• Start family visa application
  High
  90 days before planned arrival
• Child age limit check (under 18 requirement)
  High
  90 days before child turns 18
• Citizenship check for children born in Germany
  High
  At child birth
• Register child in Familienversicherung
  Critical
  14 days after child birth