Germany Sponsored Visas

This page covers sponsored spouse and partner visa requirements for moving to Germany to live with a partner who is a German citizen. Germany works differently from most destinations on this site. There is normally no minimum income you must show to sponsor a spouse, but the partner joining you usually has to prove basic German at A1 level before the visa is granted. Some nationalities can enter Germany without a visa and apply for their residence permit after arrival, while everyone else must apply at a German mission first. Each guide on this page covers the full application process for a specific nationality, so you can find the exact rules that apply to you.