A Comprehensive Guide to Common Questions

Introduction:

Embarking on the journey to reunite with your spouse in Germany is an exciting and hopeful process, but it comes with its fair share of challenges, especially during the visa application interview at the German Embassy in Pakistan. To help you prepare adequately, we’ve compiled a list of common questions that applicants often encounter during the Family Reunion Visa interview.

1. Personal Details:
   a. Husband’s name and caste: Provide your husband’s full name along with his caste and sub-caste, as it is a part of his name.
   b. Explanations for name differences: Be ready to explain any disparities, such as why your husband’s caste is mentioned and yours is not.
2. Marriage Information:
   a. Date of marriage: Clearly state the date when you and your husband tied the knot.
   b. First marriage for both: Confirm whether it is the first marriage for both you and your spouse.
   c. Doubts about his previous marriage: Assure the interviewer that there are no doubts about your husband being married in Germany.
3. Personal Background:
   a. Date of birth and age: Share your husband’s and your own date of birth and age.
   b. Husband’s date of departure after marriage: Specify when your husband left for Germany after the wedding.
   c. Place of birth: Mention your husband’s place of birth, even if it is in another province. Be prepared to answer if you have ever visited that place.
4. Residential and Financial Details:
   a. Husband’s current residence: Provide details about your husband’s current living area and confirm if it fulfills the visa requirements.
   b. Source of income: Share information about your husband’s source of income and discuss whether it is sufficient to cover both of your expenses.
5. Your Current Situation:
   a. Your current residence: Indicate where you currently live.
   b. Qualifications and employment: Mention your qualifications and discuss your current job.
6. Marriage Details:
   a. Love or arranged marriage: Specify whether your marriage was a love marriage or arranged.
   b. Source of communication: Explain how you and your husband stay in touch and how frequently you communicate.
7. Language Proficiency:
   a. Basic German language questions: Anticipate around eight basic questions in German, reflecting your ability to communicate in the language.
8. Family Background:
   a. Siblings and their occupations: Provide details about your husband’s siblings, their birth order, and their occupations.
   b. In-laws’ occupations: Share information about your mother and father-in-law’s professions.
9. Your Family Details:
   a. Your siblings and their occupations: Discuss details about your siblings, their birth order, and their respective professions.
   b. Rukhsati expectations: If applicable, share when the rukhsati is expected to take place.
10. International Connections:
    a. Relatives living abroad: Identify any of your relatives living abroad and specify their location.
    b. Husband’s relatives abroad: Similarly, mention if any of your husband’s relatives live abroad and where.

Conclusion:
Navigating the Family Reunion Visa interview at the German Embassy in Pakistan requires thorough preparation. By familiarizing yourself with these common questions, you can enhance your chances of a successful visa application. Remember to provide honest and accurate information, demonstrating your commitment to complying with all visa requirements. Good luck on your journey to reunite with your loved ones in Germany!