Dependent visa for Masters students in Germany
I am an Indian citizen. My husband is admitted as a Masters student at TUM and I intend to join him there.
When I contacted the Bangalore consulate, they flatly refused saying 'You can not travel as a dependent if your husband is a Masters student.' When I contacted the Mumbai consulate, they said 'Of course you can travel with your husband. You just need to show funds in your bank account.' - Two contradictory views.
On their website there is no clear mention of whether such applications are even accepted. However, for the 'family reunion visa' they mention a list of documents, among them a 'Certificate of residence (“Meldebescheinigung”) of the spouse living in Germany'.
Does anyone have any additional information about dependent visas for spouses of Masters students?
Best Answer
Your situation is that you are visiting someone already in Germany; so you need to apply for the appropriate visa type.
The family reunion visa you mention is for permanent residents of Germany that wish to bring their family members to reside with them permanently in Germany.
Your husband probably has a German National Visa (which is for longer term stays, like for study).
The types of (short stay) visas are listed at the embassy's website, along with their requirements.
From that list, for the purpose of your visit - you need to apply for a visit visa, the requirements for which are listed on this pdf.
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