1. Personally signed travel passport (valid for no less than 6 months at the time of application), and attach 2 copies of the photo page of the passport

2. 2 long-term residence visa application forms completed in German and handwritten and signed by both guardians (or the party exercising custody alone)

(Get them at the visa office or from the embassy website www. (Download from china.diplo.de)

3. 3 identical recent passport photos with white background German translation and 2 copies of each ("Household Booklet"

The original only needs to be copied to the personal data page); non-Chinese applicants: original Chinese residence permit and 2 copies

5. The original and 2 copies of the medical insurance certificate valid in Germany from the date of entry

6. The original of the child’s birth certificate, the original notarized certificate with double authentication and a German translation and each 2 copies 2

7. Guardian’s travel passport (must copy all pages recorded in the passport, the signature page is also essential) and 2 copies each of the residence permit

Copies

8. If the guardian is already living in Germany, the guardian’s household registration certificate in Germany and 2 copies (the date of application should not be more than 6 months before the household registration certificate issuance date) )

9. a) The original of the parents’ marriage certificate, the original and 2 copies of the notarized certificate that has been double authenticated and accompanied by a German translation.

Or (if parents are divorced)

b) Original copy of parents’ divorce certificate (court divorce decree or divorce agreement), double certified and accompanied by a German translation

Original certificate and 2 copies.

10. For children who (will) live with one parent in Germany:

a) ***The other parent who exercises custody agrees with the child’s application for a visa and relocation to Germany The original detailed declaration,

The original and 2 copies of the notarized certificate that has been double certified and attached with the correct German translation

The declaration must state:

—Detailed information of both guardians and the child (name, date of birth)

—The guardian living in China agrees that the child applies for a visa and moves to Germany

Note: There is no information in the declaration The transfer of custody should be included, otherwise it will not be authenticated at the German Embassy or Consulate in China.

Or

b) The original and 2 copies of the notarized certificate of sole custody certified by the court and double authenticated with the correct German translation

11. Minors over 16 years old: Proof of good German language knowledge (C-1 standard) or proof that the child can adapt to life in Germany through the study and life experience so far is required. (The following exceptions do not require proof: the child moved to Germany with both parents 3

; the parents have a residence certificate under Section 25, paragraph 1 or 2 of the Residence Act; the parents have a residence permit under

p>Possess a permanent residence permit under Article 26, paragraph 3, of the Residence Act; parents have a permanent residence permit under Article 19 of the Residence Act

Parents hold an "EU Blue Card")

In individual cases, applicants may be required to submit other materials. German embassies and consulates abroad cooperate with the foreign nationals administration office of the applicant's future residence in Germany. So the processing time for your application varies from case to case; it usually takes 6 to 12 weeks. Please do not inquire

about the status of your application during this period. Applicants must submit their visa application in person at the visa office.