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In general, spouses are given the
same rights as the spouse already in Germany. Therefore, if the
spouse in Germany has the right to work, the spouse who comes to
join him or her will also have that right.
Children have the right to join their
parents in Germany until they are 16 if both parents (or the
parent who has custody of the children) have a residence permit.
Minors over the age of 16 also have the right to join their
parents in Germany if they speak German or if the authorities
believe that the child will be able to integrate in Germany. The
same applies if the child moves to Germany together with its
parents or the parent having the right of custody, and both
parents (or the parent having the right of custody) possess a
residence permit.
In Germany same-sex couples can form a
partnership or civil union similar to marriage. The foreign
partners in this type of relationship also have the same basic
rights as those of married spouses.
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