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  • copy of valid and signed passport (including all pages that are not blank)

  • application form, duly completed and signed

  • declarations according to § 54 (2) no. 8 in conjunction with § 53 German Residence Act, duly signed

  • 2 recent biometric passport pictures (not older than 3 months)

  • Saudi ID or Iqama or Saudi Arabian visa & entry stamp

  • visa fee in the amount of 75 EUR, to be paid in SAR (cash only)


for family reunion with the spouse:

  • marriage certificate (in addition: if the marriage has been solemnized by representatives – power of attorney from the fiancé(e))

  • proof of basic knowledge of German at level A1 (see exemptions)

  • identity card or passport and registration certificate of the spouse residing in Germany

  • if applicable: residence permit of the spouse living in Germany

  • if applicable: excerpt of the family register

  • in case of previous marriages: divorce deed or death certificate


for family reunion of children and parents:

  • birth certificate

  • identity card or passport and registration certificate („Meldebescheinigung“) of the parent(s)/children living in Germany

  • if applicable: marriage certificate of the parents

  • if applicable: excerpt of the family register

  • if applicable: residence permit of the parent(s)/children living in Germany

  • in case a child applies for family reunion and one parent stays abroad: notarized declaration of consent, custody judgement or death certificate of that parent


additionally for children older than 16 years:

  • proof of knowledge of German at level B2


Before a visa is issued, a travel health insurance must be presented for the entire duration of the intended stay.

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