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Family of an EU Long-Term Resident Moving to Germany

3 facts quoted from the official source

Accompanying family member from the first Member State of an EU long-term resident

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Prior immigration or residence statusChildren and spouses who also hold a residence titleSection 38a Residence Act
  • Qualifying family relationshipChildren and spouses who also hold a residence titleSection 38a Residence Act
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisChildren and spouses who also hold a residence titleSection 38a Residence Act
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenpartner
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Germany?
The official source states: Accompanying family member from the first Member State of an EU long-term resident
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official bamf.de page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 3 points against the official source; 3 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source bamf.deLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Germany government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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