Germany / Family reunion

Germany A1 family reunion route

Confirm whether A1 applies, then move through proof, exam, booking, timing, documents, and submission checks.

Your 7-step route

Your current step is stored in this browser. Move forward only when the responsible source gives you enough information for the next decision.

  1. 1

    Current step

    Confirm whether A1 applies

    Your application location, family-reunion category, receiving German mission or authority, and any exemption question.

    Requirement guideRoute Finder
  2. 2

    Next

    Confirm the accepted proof

    The exact adult certificate, level, exam version, and document format named by the responsible authority.

  3. 3

    Next

    Compare exam options

    Goethe A1 and telc A1 as verification options, not as assumed acceptance or provider rankings.

    Goethe vs telcExam Comparison
  4. 4

    Next

    Verify centre and booking

    Authorised centre status, exact exam, ID, fee, date, cancellation, result, and certificate delivery.

    Official centre checksBooking checklist
  5. 5

    Next

    Build the timeline

    Only use result, delivery, translation, and retake buffers confirmed for the local route.

    Timeline guideTimeline Planner
  6. 6

    Next

    Prepare documents and exam

    Keep exam-day ID and booking evidence separate from the visa-file proof, then use official preparation resources and a realistic study plan.

    Documents guideDocument checklist
  7. 7

    Next

    Recheck before submission

    Confirm the receiving authority still accepts the proof and that every required document format is current; use the retake branch only after an unsuccessful result.

Tools save your planning work locally and never turn an unsupported route into a result.

Related guides

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Official verification entry points

Start with the authority for the route, then use exam-owner and authorised-centre information for the booking. This route does not currently record a separate source-check date.

Route FAQ

Do I need German A1 for family reunion?

The requirement and any exemption depend on the individual route and responsible authority. Confirm before booking.

Should I choose an exam before checking the requirement?

No. Confirm whether proof is required and which exact certificate is accepted first.