The law on the suspension of family reunification with beneficiaries of subsidiary protection entered into force on 24 July 2025. With the entry into force of this law, family reunification with persons with subsidiary protection status will not be granted up until and including 23 July 2027. The objective of the law is to relieve the burden on admission and integration systems in Germany.

Please see the following link for more information.

Do you want to live and work in Germany?

You can now apply for certain visas online. You will receive feedback in advance as to whether your documents are complete. Your appointment at the German Embassy in Manama will then be quickly and efficiently. You show your original documents, hand in your biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) and pay the fee.

The online service will be available for the following visa categories:

• Study purposes and seeking a university place
• Basic or advanced training and search for a training place
• Family Reunification* (NOT reunification with beneficiaries of subsidiary protection)
• Blue Card (EU) for professionals with a university degree
• Blue Card (EU) for skilled workers with a tertiary education qualification
• Blue Card (EU) for IT specialists
• Taking up employment as a highly skilled worker with university degree
• Taking up employment as a skilled worker with professional training
• Taking up employement wit work experience
• Opportunity Card

For more information please check here.