Family Visit Visa
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Visa Type

Family Visit Visa

To visit relatives or spouse abroad. Invitation is required.

Duration: 30 - 90 days

Who Is It For?

  • Visiting spouse, children, parents abroad
  • Visiting siblings, aunts/uncles
  • Special occasions (wedding, graduation)
  • Family visit in case of illness

Required Documents

1
Valid passport (at least 6 months)
2
Invitation letter (from family member, officially endorsed)
3
Proof of relationship (family register)
4
Inviter's residence permit or passport copy
5
Inviter's financial proof
6
Bank statement (yours)
7
Hotel reservation — not needed (if staying at family home)
8
Travel health insurance

Application Process

  1. 1

    Invitation Preparation

    Family member abroad must endorse invitation at local municipality or consulate.

  2. 2

    Relationship Document

    Get full family register from civil registry. Apostille + sworn translation needed.

  3. 3

    Document Collection

    Passport, photo, original and copies of invitation, bank statement.

  4. 4

    Application

    Schedule appointment at consulate. Some countries require interview.

  5. 5

    Waiting

    15-30 days average. Expedited for emergencies (illness, death).

  6. 6

    Result

    Short-term (30-90 day) visa issued. Long-term requires separate residence permit application.

Pro Tips

The closer the relationship, the easier the process
Inviter's legal residence document must be complete
In emergencies (death, illness), consulate requires doctor's report
Return is mandatory when visa expires — extensions through local application

Frequently Asked Questions

The inviter endorses it at municipality/consulate in their country, sends by post or scan.