Get residence card in Germany

Member since 18 January 2012

KHAN10Member28 August 2017 15:23:01

Hi everyone. I am Pakistani. My wife is Romanian. We plan to move to Germany. Any information about the procedures in order to get residence card ?聽 Thanks

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany/Singapore Expert29 August 2017 06:38:55

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As non-EU spouse of an EU citizen, you can apply for a family reunion visa (at your nearest German embassy) to move to Germany with your wife.
To get one, you normally have to show sufficient financial means to assure your survival without government handouts (currently 鈧�8700/year per person, for example in form of a job with sufficient salary), living space (e.g. rented apartment) and a German health insurance.
The residence permit will be issued when you register with the local authorities after your arrival. You can then also apply for a work permit.
The formalities will take several months (during which you cannot yet work).