Germany spouse visa: joining a German citizen from Nepal
There is no visa fee for spouses of German citizens. Applications from Nepal go to the German Embassy Kathmandu.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from Nepal. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 29 Oct 2026
Costs in NPR
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = NPR 203). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in NPR |
|---|---|---|
| Usual national visa fee, adult (waived for spouses of German citizens) | €75 | NPR 13,300 |
| Usual national visa fee, under 18 (waived for minor children of German citizens) | €37.50 | NPR 6,650 |
All Spouse of a German figures, with sources and family costs
Applying from Nepal
- Where
- German Embassy Kathmandu
- How it works
- Apply online on the Consular Services Portal (digital.diplo.de/visa), which covers study and the Opportunity Card, then book one appointment in the embassy's online system and attend in person. check
- Agents
- The embassy says you don't need an agent.
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 Nepal
Recruitment agencies in Nepal are licensed by the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE). 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 Kathmandu: visa information · kathmandu.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.