India to Germany family document checklist

Source-backed scope

India-to-Germany family route represented by spouse/dependent reunion with a highly qualified employee or Blue Card holder. The exact family category, mission jurisdiction and Consular Services Portal still control final submission, but each row below is tied to German Missions evidence.

Jurisdiction

Germany

Purpose

Family / dependant residence

Destination

Germany

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Route scope

India-to-Germany family route represented by spouse/dependent reunion with a highly qualified employee or Blue Card holder. The exact family category, mission jurisdiction and Consular Services Portal still control final submission, but each row below is tied to German Missions evidence.

Checked against German Missions in India spouse/dependent family-reunion checklist, national visa guidance, notarization guidance and national visa FAQ on 2026-09-06.

How to use this checklist

Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.

Document requirements

Processing route

1. PassportUse this document as issued unless the cited German route source says it must be translated, notarised, apostilled, legalised or attested. 1. Collect Passport 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
2. Application forms, covering letter and questionnaireUse this document as issued unless the cited German route source says it must be translated, notarised, apostilled, legalised or attested. 1. Collect Application forms, covering letter and questionnaire 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
3. Applicant and spouse passport copiesUse this document as issued unless the cited German route source says it must be translated, notarised, apostilled, legalised or attested. 1. Collect Applicant and spouse passport copies 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
4. Spouse visa or German residence permit copyUse this document as issued unless the cited German route source says it must be translated, notarised, apostilled, legalised or attested. 1. Collect Spouse visa or German residence permit copy 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
5. Marriage proof based on marriage law typeIf this document is already in German or English, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a notary-attested English translation. Apostille/legalization is only shown separately where the German checklist names it. 1. Collect Marriage proof based on marriage law type 2. Add a notary-attested English translation if the original is not in German or English 3. Have the translation attested by a notary 4. Submit two copy sets and bring the originals
6. Marriage certificate apostille or legalization, if marriage was outside India/GermanyFor a marriage outside India or Germany, the German checklist asks for the marriage certificate with apostille/legalization if applicable. Translation is handled separately if the document is not in German or English. 1. Collect the foreign marriage certificate 2. Add apostille or legalization if applicable 3. Submit with the family-reunion visa set
7. Birth certificateIf this document is already in German or English, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a notary-attested English translation. Apostille/legalization is only shown separately where the German checklist names it. 1. Collect Birth certificate 2. Add a notary-attested English translation if the original is not in German or English 3. Have the translation attested by a notary 4. Submit two copy sets and bring the originals
8. School certificate showing date of birthIf this document is already in German or English, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a notary-attested English translation. Apostille/legalization is only shown separately where the German checklist names it. 1. Collect School certificate showing date of birth 2. Add a notary-attested English translation if the original is not in German or English 3. Have the translation attested by a notary 4. Submit two copy sets and bring the originals
9. Proof of residence in India for the past four yearsIf this document is already in German or English, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a notary-attested English translation. Apostille/legalization is only shown separately where the German checklist names it. 1. Collect Proof of residence in India for the past four years 2. Add a notary-attested English translation if the original is not in German or English 3. Have the translation attested by a notary 4. Submit two copy sets and bring the originals
10. Divorce decree or former-spouse death certificate, if applicableIf this document is already in German or English, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a notary-attested English translation. Apostille/legalization is only shown separately where the German checklist names it. 1. Collect Divorce decree or former-spouse death certificate, if applicable 2. Add a notary-attested English translation if the original is not in German or English 3. Have the translation attested by a notary 4. Submit two copy sets and bring the originals
11. Academic degree certificate, if applicableIf this document is already in German or English, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a notary-attested English translation. Apostille/legalization is only shown separately where the German checklist names it. 1. Collect Academic degree certificate, if applicable 2. Add a notary-attested English translation if the original is not in German or English 3. Have the translation attested by a notary 4. Submit two copy sets and bring the originals
12. Two biometric passport photosUse this document as issued unless the cited German route source says it must be translated, notarised, apostilled, legalised or attested. 1. Collect Two biometric passport photos 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
13. Spouse invitation, employment, salary and accommodation proof for Mumbai/Kolkata/ChennaiIf this document is already in German or English, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a notary-attested English translation. Apostille/legalization is only shown separately where the German checklist names it. 1. Collect Spouse invitation, employment, salary and accommodation proof for Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai 2. Add a notary-attested English translation if the original is not in German or English 3. Have the translation attested by a notary 4. Submit two copy sets and bring the originals
14. Family health cover or travel health insuranceUse this document as issued unless the cited German route source says it must be translated, notarised, apostilled, legalised or attested. 1. Collect Family health cover or travel health insurance 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route

Official citations

• German Missions in IndiaGerman Missions spouse family-reunion checklistindia.diplo.deLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version germany-family-spouse-bluecard-202204

  The German Missions spouse family-reunion checklist lists passport, application forms, covering letter, spouse passport/residence evidence, marriage proof, birth certificate, school certificate, India residence proof and conditional former-marriage, degree, spouse employment, accommodation, apostille/legalization and notary-attested English translation rules.

• German Missions in IndiaGerman Missions national visa FAQsindia.diplo.deLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version germany-national-visa-faq-20260906

  German Missions in India say long-term visa applicants need original documents or copies certified by a German authority, and that attestation or apostille of Indian documents is not recognized or required for visa purposes.

Exceptions

• Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
• Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.

Relevant Enuncia services

• Certified translation for the applicable document rows
• Notarisation for the applicable document rows
• Apostille or attestation for the applicable document rows
• Document checklist review

FAQs

Related guides

• Germany destination guide

  Destination overview for all published source-backed routes.

• Certified translation service

  Service page for the applicable certified-translation document rows.