Migration
Family Reunification
Family reunification lets a resident bring a spouse, partner and dependent children to join them. The sponsor’s own status drives everything — what it allows, how long they must already have held it, and what income and housing they have to show.
How the setup works
- Check what the sponsor’s permit allows and whether a qualifying period must pass before family can apply.
- Test the income and accommodation conditions, which are usually assessed against a set threshold and a minimum dwelling size.
- Gather and legalise the civil-status documents — marriage and birth certificates almost always need apostille and sworn translation.
- File the applications, in-country or at the consulate depending on the route.
- Complete entry, biometrics, registration and residence cards for each family member.
Timeline
Usually 2–6 months. Obtaining and legalising civil-status documents from the home country is routinely the slowest part.
General requirements
- Sponsor holding a qualifying permit
- Any required qualifying period served
- Income at or above the applicable threshold
- Adequate accommodation for the family
- Documented family relationship
- Health insurance for each member
Documents needed
- Sponsor’s permit and registration
- Marriage or partnership certificate
- Birth certificates for children
- Proof of income and employment
- Tenancy or ownership documents
- Passports for each family member
- Police clearance where required
- Health insurance policies
- Apostilles and sworn translations
Requirements, fees and timelines are indicative and change over time. We confirm the current rules for your specific project before you commit.
Get started
Family Reunification
Tell us about your situation and we will confirm whether this is the right route — and handle it end to end.
- A reply within one working day
- The first consultation is 30 minutes
- Confidential, no obligation