Germany spouse visa: joining a German citizen from the Philippines
There is no visa fee for spouses of German citizens. Applications from the Philippines go to the German Embassy Manila.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from the Philippines. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 29 Oct 2026
Costs in PHP
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = PHP 85). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in PHP |
|---|---|---|
| Usual national visa fee, adult (waived for spouses of German citizens) | €75 | PHP 5,570 |
| Usual national visa fee, under 18 (waived for minor children of German citizens) | €37.50 | PHP 2,780 |
All Spouse of a German figures, with sources and family costs
Applying from Philippines
- Where
- German Embassy Manila
- How it works
- Long-stay visas need an appointment, registered in the embassy's online system, and you apply in person. Some work categories (for example healthcare and recognised vocational qualifications) go to VFS Global in Manila or Cebu. check
- Service provider
- VFS Global (some work categories)
- Agents
- The embassy warns about dubious visa agencies: don't pay them any money.
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 Philippines
Recruitment agencies in Philippines are licensed by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) 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 Manila: visa information · manila.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.