German residency Permit

[RHCP]

Hi,

 

Are there any German forum members who can assist me? I am purely carrying out research for the purpose of comparing with the UK.

 

I would like to know the financial requirements for a spouse joining a German citizen in Germany under family reunion for a temporary and then permanent resident permit. I know that the process is 3 years but would like to know the following:

 

1. Application fees for the permit application at the beginning and end of process
2. Minimum income or savings, if applicable and required
3. The health insurance charge if German partner or applicant is not working. I know it is roughly 7.5% of salary if working.
4. Any other significant financial costs involved.

 

Thanks

[Mr Frank]

You can get a maximum of 90 days for your Thai friend.

Proof to the Auslaenderbehoerde 

that you have a Minimum monthly

income of nett 2.400,- €

If you have less you have to show

other financial statements.

You have to sign a Verpflichtungs-

erklärung which means that you

will be responsible for everything 

your guest does. You will be charged with 29,-€

Health insurance with a minimum 

coverage of 30.000,-€ will be about 150-200,- €

German embassy in Bangkok will

charge you 80,-€ for the visa.