To apply for a family reunion visa for parent(s) wishing to join their minor or unborn child in Germany, you will need to provide the following documents. Ensure that all documents are complete before your appointment at the Embassy. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Required Documents for Application:

1. Application Forms

• Completed national visa application form
• Declaration form (Section 54 (2) 8 in conjunction with Section 53 of the Residence Act)

2. Biometric Photos

• Three biometric passport photos of the applicant (not older than 6 months)

3. Passport Copies

• Copy of all pages of the applicant’s passport (A4 size)
• Copy of data and signature pages of child’s passport (A4 size)
• Copy of data and signature pages of other parent’s passport (A4 size)

4. Documents of Child (if applicable)

• If the child is non-German, provide a copy of the child’s residence permit (“Aufenthaltstitel”) for Germany
• If the child is a recognized refugee or entitled to asylum/subsidiary protection:
  • Copy of the notice of recognition from BAMF
  • Copy of child’s Meldebescheinigung (residence certificate), not older than 6 months
  • If applicable, Meldebescheinigung of other parent in Germany, not older than 6 months

5. Child’s Birth Certificate (if applicable)

• Original Sinhalese/Tamil children’s birth certificate + copy + translation

6. For Unborn Child (if applicable)

• Medical confirmation with the estimated date of birth
• Acknowledgement of paternity according to German law

7. Custody and Parental Documents (if applicable)

• Custody declaration according to German law
• Original Sinhalese/Tamil applicant’s birth certificate + copy + translation
• Original Sinhalese/Tamil parents’ marriage certificate + scanned copy certified by the Ministry of Foreign Relations + translation or German marriage certificate
• Original Sinhalese/Tamil parents’ Decree Absolute and Decree Nisi + scanned copy certified by the Ministry of Foreign Relations, mentioning custody of the child + translation
• Original Sinhalese/Tamil death certificate of the deceased parent (if applicable) + copy + translation

Please make sure that all documents are gathered and in the correct order. Only complete applications will be processed during your appointment.