Visa requirements for traveling to Germany as an Indian citizen/married to a German
I am a German citizen, my wife is an Indian national. We both live in the USA and are both permanent residents (green card holders) and are full-time employed.
What type of permission is needed for her to travel with me to Germany? Does she need a visa? If so which type (tourist, visiting family/friends, etc.).
More information: The purpose is visiting in-laws and tourism (vacation), the duration is two weeks.
Please note: This is different from the already answered "Non-EU spouse of an EU citizen - is visiting EU without needing a visa possible?" since neither one of us lives in the EU.
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Now that the question is reopened, I'll try to summarize the comments.
- The Indian spouse will need a Schengen visa or a residence permit.
- She would probably qualify for a German residence permit under German law if the German spouse was resident in Germany (which he isn't). She would also have to show basic fluency in the language.
- She would qualify for a residence permit under EU rules if the German spouse was resident in any other EU country (which he isn't). With this permit they could travel to Germany.
After a bit of googling, I couldn't find a tourist visa for the purpose of family reunification, because those usually result in a much more permanent residence permission. And the EU rules are based on the concept of freedom of movement for workers in the EU.
phoogs suggestions may be the best one, ask the consulate and edit this answer.
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How do I get a German visa through marriage?
To apply for a visa for your spouse to join you, you will generally need to provide your passport and a wedding certificate or proof of a registered or civil partnership. Ask the local German Embassy what other documents need to be submitted.Can I live in Germany if my husband is German?
First of all you have to apply for a visa for family reunification (subsequent immigration of spouses) from the competent German mission abroad. Documents required include an authenticated marriage certificate as well as the German passport of the German spouse.Do I need a Schengen visa if I am married to an EU citizen?
If you are travelling to the Schengen area as the spouse of an E.U. citizen, you should apply for the European Spouse Schengen Visa.How long does it take to get spouse visa for Germany?
The processing can take up to 12 weeks. As soon as the application has been approved by the German authority, the Embassy/Consulate will issue a national visa for the first 90 days of the intended stay.How to Obtain a Visa for Marriage in Germany | How to Marry a German as a Foreigner | Marriage Visa
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