# Countries with a family reunification route Snapshot: approved-static-6fbe9b847dfeb5d6 Current family migration routes by destination with direct authority sources. - Canonical: /reports/family-reunification-visa-countries/ - Last checked: 2026-07-15 ## Answers ### Australia AU family — Requirements: Fees: Official Fee Fields Reviewed; Purpose: reunite spouse or de facto partner with sponsor in Australia; Dependants: Family Member Rules: official pages state family members may be included at the temporary application stage and that no additions are made after permanent grant; subclass-specific conditions apply; Processing: Family Processing Varies; Global Processing Time Guide; Category Caps Or Queues Possible; Eligibility: Onshore Sequence: subclass 820 temporary to subclass 801 permanent; Offshore Sequence: subclass 309 provisional to subclass 100 migrant; Sponsor Categories: Australian citizen; Australian permanent resident; eligible New Zealand citizen; Relationship Categories: spouse; de facto partner; Work Rights: Permanent 100: permanent route page states permanent residence; Permanent 801: work and study in Australia; Temporary 309: work and study rights are stated on the route page; Temporary 820: work and study in Australia stated; Renewability: Temporary To Permanent Sequence; Duration Validity: Permanent Stages: 100; 801; Temporary Stages: 309; 820; Travel Facility Years Stated For Subclass 100: 5; Permanent Stage Processing Generally Starts After Years: 2; Settlement Or Citizenship Progression: Permanent Partner Stage; Citizenship If Eligible Stated - Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/family-migration-program/visa-options/about-partner-visas - Checked: 2026-07-13 ### Austria Family reunification — Route scope: Third-country family members intending to reside or settle in Austria for more than six months require a residence title; eligible family members and the title granted depend on the sponsor and the applicable requirements. - Source: https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/family-reunification/ - Checked: 2026-07-13 ### Bulgaria BG family — Requirements: Authority: Migration Directorate, Ministry of Interior; Route Subject: family reunification; Residence Layer: residence permit - Source: https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en/administrative-services/administrative-servces/issue-of-residence-permits-to-third-country-nationals - Checked: 2026-07-13 ### Canada family — Route scope: Canada provides family sponsorship routes for eligible spouses/partners, dependent children, parents and grandparents, subject to program requirements. - Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship.html - Checked: 2026-07-15 ### Cyprus CY family — Requirements: Purpose: maintain family unity; Sponsor: legally residing third-country national; Residence Layer: family reunification residence - Source: https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/family-members-of-certain-third-country-nationals-that-are-legally-residing-in-cypurs-fr-family-reunification/ - Checked: 2026-07-13 ### Estonia Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member — Route scope: See the linked official authority page for the current requirements. - Source: https://workinestonia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/relocation-guide.pdf - Checked: 2026-07-14 ### Finland Finland residence permit on the basis of family ties — Route scope: See the linked official authority page for the current requirements. - Source: https://migri.fi/en/moving-to-finland-to-be-with-a-family-member - Checked: 2026-07-14 ### France family — Route scope: France-Visas identifies family as a visa purpose and the talent route provides a simplified accompanying-family residence path with work authorization for spouse and minor children. - Source: https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/talents-internationaux-et-attractivite-economique - Checked: 2026-07-15 ### Germany family — Route scope: Germany provides family reunification residence/visa routes for joining qualifying family members. - Source: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/family-reunification - Checked: 2026-07-15 ### Greece GR family — Requirements: Residence permits for family reunification; family members of third-country nationals; family members of Greek nationals or expatriates - Source: https://migration.gov.gr/en/migration-policy/metanasteusi-stin-ellada/katigories-adeion-diamonis-politon-triton-choron-dikaiologitika%E2%80%8B/ - Checked: 2026-07-14 ### Iceland Residence permit for children to reunite with parents — Route scope: See the linked official authority page for the current requirements. - Source: https://island.is/en/residence-permit-for-children - Checked: 2026-07-14 ### Ireland Ireland Long Stay D Join Family visa — Route scope: See the linked official authority page for the current requirements. - Source: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joining-an-irish-national/join-family-visa/ - Checked: 2026-07-14 ### Luxembourg Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals — Route scope: See the linked official authority page for the current requirements. - Source: https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/immigration/plus-3-mois/ressortissant-tiers/membre-famille/regroupement-familial.html - Checked: 2026-07-14 ### Malta Family reunification residence permit — Requirements: Legal Basis: Subsidiary Legislation 217.06; Route Subject: family member of a sponsor; Residence Layer: family reunification residence permit; Sponsor Required - Source: https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main-page/noneu-nationals/non-employment-permits/family-member/ - Checked: 2026-07-13 ### Netherlands NL family — Requirements: Mvv: often required and can be requested together with residence permit; Age Rule: both 21+, with stated 18+ exception for certain existing marriages abroad; Cohabitation: registered at same address in the Netherlands; Relationship: married, registered or unmarried verifiable relationship; Sponsor Scope: Dutch national or valid Dutch residence permit holder; Application Fee Eur: 254; Decision Period Days: 90 - Source: https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/family-and-partner/residence-permit-for-partner - Checked: 2026-07-13 ### New Zealand Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa — Route scope: Official INZ Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa route page. - Source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-a-new-zealander-resident-visa/ - Checked: 2026-07-14 ### Norway Norway family immigration — Route scope: Norway has an official family-immigration route that may provide a residence permit or another qualifying family-member status depending on the parties' circumstances. - Source: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/ - Checked: 2026-07-13 ### Saudi Arabia Family residence with Premium Residency holder — Route scope: Dependants of a Premium Residency holder may reside in Saudi Arabia with the holder. - Source: https://my.gov.sa/en/services/2696059 - Checked: 2026-07-14 ### Slovenia Temporary residence permit for family reunification — Route scope: See the linked official authority page for the current requirements. - Source: https://infotujci.si/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20_1-ENG.pdf - Checked: 2026-07-14 ### South Korea KR family — Documents: Route Code: F-3-1; Portal Category: Family visit and cohabitation (가족방문 · 동거); Official Label Ko: 동반 - Source: https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10102 - Checked: 2026-07-13 ### Spain Temporary residence by family reunification — Route scope: Spain's Ministry of Inclusion describes temporary residence by family reunification for relatives of legally resident foreign nationals, including spouse/partner, children and ascendants, with requirements and procedure in official Sheet 8. - Source: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/en/web/migraciones/w/autorizacion-de-residencia-temporal-por-reagrupacion-familiar - Checked: 2026-07-15 ### Sweden SE family — Requirements: Application Fee Sek: Adult: 2000; Child Under 18: 1000; Maximum Permit Years: 2; Valid Passport Required; Eligible Sponsor Permits: employee; self-employed; EU Blue Card; ICT; research; Sponsor Housing Required; Sponsor Maintenance Required; Right To Work And Study If Granted; Eligible Family For Self Employed Sponsor: spouse; cohabiting partner; registered partner; unmarried child under 18 - Source: https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/family-of-an-employee-or-self-employed-person-who-apply-afterwards.html - Checked: 2026-07-13 ### United Arab Emirates Residence visa for family members — Route scope: Residence visa for family members: resident employee/investor/business owner with valid residence may sponsor family; spouse, unmarried daughters, sons under 25 and people of determination; income/housing conditions. - Source: https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/residence-visa-for-family-members - Checked: 2026-07-14 ### United Kingdom Family visa — Eligibility: relationship eligibility; financial and English-language requirements may apply · Duration: 2 years 9 months - Source: https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse - Checked: 2026-07-15 ### United States family — Route scope: Family-based immigrant visas cover immediate relatives and family-preference categories sponsored by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. - Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration.html - Checked: 2026-07-15 ## Method Select current sourced routes in the family family, keep one route per destination, publish available conditions and link the responsible authority. ## Boundary This report is a route directory, not an eligibility decision or legal advice. Verify the linked authority before applying.