Question

Would like to find out if holders of Resident permit 25b can invite relative to Germany for a short stay

Comments

Yes they can
Enough living space
Enough money to care for them
And no depth
The relative must be
Father
Mother
Child

Wife or husband maybe not be for family reasons it can be through study or work

Answer 1

Hi @Mashoko

Yes, your relatives can apply for a short-term Schengen visa for the purpose of visiting you. They will have to book an appointment at the German embassy where they live and provide various documents to support their application. Here, for example, is the checklist of required documents for people wishing to apply for this in Nigeria:

https://nigeria.diplo.de/ng-en/-/2566564

Proof of financial security is one of the things they need to show. Either they can show that they have enough money to cover their costs themselves, or you make a special declaration that commits you to covering these costs. This is called a ‘Verpflichtungserklärung’ and is done at your local Ausländerbehörde.

Best,

Éanna