Germany spouse visa: joining a German citizen from Kenya
There is no visa fee for spouses of German citizens. Applications from Kenya go to the German Embassy Nairobi.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from Kenya. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 29 Oct 2026
Costs in KES
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = KES 174). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in KES |
|---|---|---|
| Usual national visa fee, adult (waived for spouses of German citizens) | €75 | KES 11,400 |
| Usual national visa fee, under 18 (waived for minor children of German citizens) | €37.50 | KES 5,700 |
All Spouse of a German figures, with sources and family costs
Applying from Kenya
- Where
- German Embassy Nairobi
- How it works
- Study, vocational training, skilled-worker and Blue Card applications are submitted at TLScontact after booking there (service fee €28.50, paid in shillings). The Opportunity Card can only be applied for online on the Consular Services Portal.
- Service provider
- TLScontact
- Agents
- The embassy warns about commercial visa agencies; applications, checklists and appointments are free.
From the mission's visa pages (checked 29 Oct 2026). Procedures differ by visa category, so read the page for yours.
Requirements at a glance
These apply to everyone, wherever they apply from.
- Your spouse is a German citizen whose main home is in Germany
- You are married or in a registered partnership; both partners are aged 18 or over
- Basic German (A1) before arrival, with narrow exceptions
- No visa fee for spouses of German citizens (normally €75 for a national visa)
- No income requirement is listed for joining a German citizen
- You can work in Germany, and may get permanent residence after 3 years
Checking a recruiter in Kenya
Recruitment agencies in Kenya are licensed by the National Employment Authority (NEA) check. Check an agency there before you pay it.
Sources
- Germany spouse visa: joining a German citizen (official page) · bamf.de · Official · checked 29 Oct 2026
- German Embassy Nairobi: visa information · nairobi.diplo.de · Official · checked 29 Oct 2026
Spouse of a German from other countries
Before you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.