International Office

Subsequent arrival of family members and inviting visitors

You want your family to come to Germany or you want to invite someone for a visit?

Forumsplatz Familie Kind
Forumsplatz Familie Kind

Information on possible visa options can be found in the Visa Navigator of the Federal Foreign Office and on the websites of the respective embassy.

In some cases, it is necessary for the persons who are already in Germany to submit a declaration of commitment to the Foreigners‘ Office.

This is generally not necessary if you are already obliged to support the persons who want to come to Germany (such as spouses or legally dependent children).

Declaration of commitment

For declarations of commitment for visiting purposes (not longer than 90 days), you need at least the following monthly net income + 250€ per visitor.

  • Single: 1.409,99€
  • 1 legally dependent person: 1.939,99 €
  • 2 legally dependent persons: 2.229,99 €
  • 3 legally dependent persons: 2.519,99 €
  • 4 legally dependent persons: 2.819,99 €
  • 5 or more legally dependent persons: 3.109,99 €

As of: July 2023, possible changes can be found on the website of the city of Bochum

Example: If you have a legally dependent spouse and a legally dependent child and you want to invite one person, you need a monthly net income of at least 2.479,99 €.

Please note: Unfortunately, it is not possible for scholarship holders to submit a declaration of commitment!

Booking an appointment

If you live in Bochum, you can book your appointment to submit declarations of commitment at the Foreigners' Office using this online tool.

Unfortunately, the online tool works in German only. Therefore, please proceed as follows:

  • Go to "Ausländerbüro" and click on "Termin für die Abgabe einer Verpflichtungserklärung buchen"
  • Choose how many people you would like to invite
  • Choose a date and time
  • Fill in your personal data and book the appointment

Documents you will need for your appointment:

Weltkarte mit Playmobil

Depending on how you spend your stay in Germany, you may be eligible for different residence titles.

Before your visa or residence title expires, you must apply for an extension at the Foreigners' Office.

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