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Family members of foreign nationals may be granted permission to live in
Germany if
Spouses of foreign nationals can claim a residence permit if the foreigner
If these requirements are not met, the residence permit may nevertheless be granted on a discretionary basis.
Children of a foreigner who are not yet of age can claim a residence permit if both parents hold a residence permit or settlement permit and the child relocates to Germany with its parents.
Right to work for family members
Family members of foreigners in Germany are entitled to work if the foreigner is allowed to work. This even applies for self-employed activities irrespective of whether the family member fulfill the requirements mentioned above.
These regulations apply correspondingly to partners under the German Civil Marriage/Civil Partnership Act.
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