Immigration to Germany from Kyrgyzstan. Part - 2. Business, Marriage, Family

Business Immigration and Freelance Professions in Germany

Business immigration to Germany involves two types of activities. The first is entrepreneurship, and the second is self-employment, where a highly qualified professional works for themselves. In German legislation, this is referred to as a freiberufler or freelance worker. This is not a freelancer – a freiberufler is a certified specialist with a registered legal entity. They are not considered an entrepreneur and do not pay business tax, although they can hire assistants. Such professions include consultants, educators, translators, writers, psychologists, dietitians, lawyers, dentists, and others.

Requirements for Obtaining a Business Visa

Share capital depending on the type of company (from 1 EUR for UG companies, from 25,000 EUR for GmbH companies);
Conducting preliminary procedures for opening a business: creating founding documents, drafting a business plan, etc.
Requirements for obtaining a visa for freelance professions
Verified professional qualifications;
Work experience.
Documents for a business and freelance professions visa
A package of general documents for a D visa;
Proof of pension provision (ownership of property in any form, rights to receive a pension in Russia and/or abroad, etc.) for individuals over 45 years old;
Proof of foreign language knowledge, if available;
Documents on education, professional development, proof of experience;
Employment record book;
Biography in tabular form;
References from employers, recommendation letters, if available;
Funding plan, proof of funding (e.g., bank statement);
Detailed description of work plans for freelance professionals.

Additional Documents for Opening a Business

Notarized founding document;
Notarized articles of association;
Current extract from the commercial register;
List of company participants/shareholders, if any;
Employment contract with the commercial director, if any;
Description of the business idea;
Other documents as required.

Stages of Immigration through Business

Notarized translation of all documents (including apostille) into German;
Preparation of founding documents;
Collection of documents (original + translation + 2 copies) and submission of the D visa application to the German Consulate in person;
Transfer of the application by the Consulate to the Foreigners' Office in Germany (Ausländerbehörde) and its consideration within several months;
Obtaining a visa and entry into Germany;
Obtaining a residence permit at the Foreigners' Office (takes from several weeks to several months).

Marriage Immigration to Germany

This is the easiest way to immigrate, which does not require a good knowledge of the German language, substantial bank accounts, higher education, or high qualifications. For marriage immigration, it is necessary to obtain a special fiancé/fiancée visa – this visa is required for entry into the country and for marrying a citizen or resident of the country. After this, it is possible to obtain a residence permit and citizenship after 3 years of living in Germany without any issues. The downside of this type of immigration is the large number of bureaucratic obstacles that prevent the conclusion of a sham marriage. If the immigration service discovers that the marriage is fraudulent, the fraudster will be deported from the country. A feature of German legislation is that same-sex marriages are legalized in Germany.

Requirements for a Marriage Visa

18+ years old;
No registered or civil marriage;
No familial relationship with the future spouse;
Legal capacity;
Compliance with the marriage legislation in their country;
Knowledge of German at least at level A1;
The date of the marriage must be set before obtaining the visa.

Documents for the Marriage Visa

A package of general documents for a D visa;
Two copies of the page with the stamp with apostille regarding marital status;
Marriage certificate;
Certificates and references from the registry office and court regarding the conclusion/divorce of marriage/death, if the marriage is not the first;
Two copies of the partner's identity document from Germany;
Two copies of the partner's registration certificate not older than 6 months;
An invitation in free form for joint residence from the partner in Germany;
A statement in free form regarding the assumption of expenses for the moving person;
Certificate of knowledge of the German language (from A1).

Stages of Immigration with a Marriage Visa

Apostille on all civil status documents and notarized translation of all documents (including apostille) into German;
Submission of documents to the German registry office and obtaining a certificate, or
Obtaining a certificate there about the presence of all prerequisites for marriage, or
Confirmation of marital capacity;
Collection of documents for the D visa (original + translation + 2 copies);
Submission of the D visa application to the German Consulate in person;
Consideration of the D visa application up to 1 month;
Submission of documents to the German registry office (if not yet submitted);
Obtaining a D visa for entry and marriage;
Entry into Germany, marriage, and obtaining a residence permit based on marriage;
Possible obtaining of permanent residence or citizenship after three years of living with a residence permit.

Family Reunification in Germany

The right to immigrate belongs to close relatives of a citizen or resident of Germany (these are spouses, minor children, and their parents). Relatives who need medical assistance in Germany can also move there. To immigrate to a close person, it is necessary to prove the family ties with them using birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other documents. After obtaining a visa and entering the country, the candidate receives a residence permit.

Documents for the Visa for Spousal Reunification

A package of general documents for a D visa;
Two copies of the page with the stamp with apostille regarding marital status;
Marriage certificate;
Certificates and references from the registry office and court regarding the conclusion/divorce of marriage/death, if the marriage is not the first;
Two copies of the partner's identity document from Germany;
Two copies of the partner's registration certificate not older than 6 months;
An invitation in free form for joint residence from the partner in Germany;
A statement in free form regarding the assumption of expenses for the moving person;
Certificate of knowledge of the German language (from A1).

Opportunities for Immigration for Family Reunification

Moving to a close relative who is a citizen of the EU or EEA (but not Germany);
Moving a parent to a minor child who is a citizen of Germany;
Moving a minor child to a parent in Germany;
Moving a family member in need of assistance that can be provided in Germany.

In these cases, proof of family ties, difficult circumstances, etc. should be attached to the package of general documents for the D visa – documents are selected based on the circumstances of the case.

How to Increase the Chances of Obtaining a Visa for Marriage and Family

Attach a complete set of documents. The lack of even one of them will be a reason for refusal;
Attach as many documents as possible proving future joint residence.

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