Last updated 2026-05-27
Immediate relatives visa to United States of America for German citizens
Visa for immediate family members, Visa for spouses, children, and parents
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, long stay
, other
Visa overview
Intended for spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens, offering a direct, uncapped path to permanent residency for quick family reunification.
Visa validity period
from 1 day to 6 months
Consular fee
$325
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Visa for spouse of U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Spouse of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for child of U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Unmarried child under 21 of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for orphan adopted abroad by U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Adopted child, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
U.S. adoption visa for orphan
Eligible individuals
Child on way of adoption, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Parent of U.S. citizen visa
Eligible individuals
Parent of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for spouse of U.S. citizen (conditional status)
Eligible individuals
Spouse of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for child of U.S. citizen with conditional status
Eligible individuals
Unmarried child under 21 of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for spouse of deceased U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Widow, widower of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for child of IW1 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Unmarried child under 21 of IW1 visa holder
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Self-petition visa for spouse of U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Spouse of U.S. citizen under VAWA
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Self-petition visa for child of U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Child of U.S. citizen under VAWA
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for child of IB1 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Child of IB1 visa holder
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for parents of U.S. citizens under Virgin Islands nonimmigrant alien adjustment act
Eligible individuals
Parent of U.S. citizen under VINAAA , family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325