Hi,
After a few years living in different countries (currently the UK), we have decided to move back to Germany.
After looking at the information online, it seems to be one of the hardest permits/visas to find information on the requirements and process to get an Aufenthaltstitel as the married partner of a German. (Between us we have applied for and received approx 7 visas for 4 countries)
Can anyone clear up some of the conflicting information we have come across.
Is German health insurance required?
Does my wife need to be employed at the time of application?
Do you need to show German at a level of A1? Does this need to be a test result? (My German is around B1 level)
What are the rough timelines from application to receiving the right to work?
Any other tips/recommendations? We are at least a year away from moving, but want to start looking at how long I'll potentially be out of work for etc.
For clarity, I am from New Zealand and my wife is a German citizen.
Thanks