Bring your familyto Germany.
Two routes, depending on who you're bringing, your spouse and children to live with you, or your parents for a visit. Pick your path.
🛫 Before you arrive
Choose your path and get everything ready from India.
Who are you bringing?
Each path is a complete, step-by-step guide — the right visa, the documents, the rules, and the process.
Spouse & Children
Most commonFamily reunion · permanentBring your spouse and children to live with you, the family reunion visa, A1 German, income & housing rules, work rights and schooling.
Parents (visit)
Visitor visa · up to 90 daysInvite your parents for a stay on a Schengen visitor visa — the invitation letter, Declaration of Commitment, insurance and how to apply.
🇩🇪 After you arrive
Your first 90 days on the ground, once you land in Germany.
Once you land, the same core steps apply to everyone — here is your guide to the first 90 days in Germany.
First 90 days guide
Start hereStep by stepEvery step once you land — register your address, open a bank account, get your Tax ID and residence permit, then settle in.
Interactive checklist
Track your progressTick off each task as you go — your progress saves on your device.