Germany spouse visa: joining a German citizen from Sri Lanka
There is no visa fee for spouses of German citizens. Applications from Sri Lanka go to the German Embassy Colombo.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from Sri Lanka. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 29 Oct 2026
Costs in LKR
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = LKR 444). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Usual national visa fee, adult (waived for spouses of German citizens) | €75 | LKR 29,100 |
| Usual national visa fee, under 18 (waived for minor children of German citizens) | €37.50 | LKR 14,500 |
All Spouse of a German figures, with sources and family costs
Applying from Sri Lanka
- Where
- German Embassy Colombo
- How it works
- Students, Blue Card, skilled workers, the Opportunity Card and vocational training apply on the online portal (digital.diplo.de/visa); the interview appointment is booked after the documents are accepted.
- Agents
- Booking an appointment is free, and the embassy says there's no need to use 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 Sri Lanka
Recruitment agencies in Sri Lanka are licensed by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). 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 Colombo: visa information · colombo.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.