Can I stay in Germany after marriage?
General information: If you are married or will get married to a German citizen, or if you are a parent of a German child and wish to seek gainful permanent residency in Germany (or staying in Germany longer than 3 months), you are required to obtain a residence permit in the form of a visa.
Can I move to Germany with my German wife?
Joining my German spouse or registered partner. This visa enables you to travel to Germany and apply to the local immigration office (“Ausländerbehörde”) for a residence permit in order to join your spouse or registered partner.
Marriage Purposes There is no single German residence permit through marriage, but this means that you will get your permit to stay in the country for family union purposes. Same-sex couples are also accepted in Germany and are eligible to obtain residence permits after they get married.
Can I live in Germany if I’m married to a German?
Legal Consequences. If you are a foreign national getting married to a German citizen, it can impact your residence status. If you aren’t living in the country yet, you may need to apply for a special visa. Once you are married to a German national, you are normally entitled to a residence permit.
What do I need to get married in Germany?
If you have married, or plan to get married in Germany, you will first need to look into the country’s requirements for legal marriage. According to information provided by the U.S. State Department, official evidence of a marriage that occurred in Germany must come from a local registrar’s office called a Standesamt.
Can a US citizen sponsor a German spouse for a green card?
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is marrying someone from Germany, and you would like to sponsor your German husband or wife for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence), you will find some important legal and practical guidance below. This is a general overview of how the U.S. immigration process works for most people.
How does a German citizen become an US citizen?
This means your spouse submits paperwork to, and attends an interview at, the U.S. consulate in Frankfurt, Germany. (The U.S. petitioner may attend, but is not required to.) Upon approval, your spouse enters the U.S. on an immigrant visa, at which time he or she becomes a lawful permanent resident.
Is it possible to travel to Germany with a green card?
ALSO: Owing to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, most forms of travel from Germany are impossible as of 2020. A presidential proclamation put Germany on the list of countries from which only U.S. citizens and returning green card holders will be allowed U.S. entry.
