German A 1 Is the exam difficult? Do I have to pass the a 1 exam to visit relatives and reunite in Germany?

Yes, you need to take the exam. The exam is not too difficult, because it only involves listening, reading, writing and speaking. You only need to master the contents of some designated German tour guides, and you will generally pass the exam.

Materials needed for visiting relatives in Germany:

1. A completed and signed application form and two recent photos on a white background.

2. Original autographed passport (valid for at least 90 days after travel) and copy of personal data page.

3. An invitation letter stating the duration and purpose of the stay.

4. Proof of the applicant's economic status

(Bank account details/monthly statement of credit card account in the last 3 to 6 months; A current passbook with records; Real estate license; Automobile driving license, etc. )

5. Economic proof of travel:

In principle, applicants can submit information to prove that they can bear the travel expenses. (Bank account details/monthly statement of credit card account in the last 3 to 6 months; If the applicant can't pay the travel expenses by himself, the person living in Germany can bear the living expenses during the trip by issuing a certificate (original and photocopy) in the form of economic guarantee according to Article 66/68 of the German Residence Law. The letter of guarantee must be submitted to the competent foreigners' administration in Germany or the German embassy or consulate abroad. When handling the guarantee, the guarantor's current income certificate must be provided. The consulate reminds you that economic guarantee cannot limit the guarantee period or be conditional.

6. Travel to visit relatives: notarized proof of kinship, and copies of passports and residence permits of relatives in Germany must be provided.

7. Valid travel medical insurance certificate during your stay in Schengen countries

8. The original work unit certificate shall include the following contents:

A) the address of the company.

B) Personal information, position, length of service and salary of the applicant.

C) leave certificate

D) The unit shall sign and affix its official seal.

The certificate must be issued in German or English!

9. Students: The valid student ID card and the certificate issued by the middle school/university must include the following contents:

A) Personal information, duration of study and expected graduation time

B) The name and address of the contact person and the position of the signatory.

C) signature and seal of the school.

The certificate must be issued in German or English!

10. Original and photocopy of residence certificate (such as household registration book) (non-China applicant: China residence permit)