20/14979: Minor Inquiry: Questions on family reunification and the role of the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding a tightening of the visa policy of the Federal Foreign Office (PDF)
Type of document: Minor inquiry
Date: 2023-02-15
Committee: Committee on Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth
Questioner: Member of Parliament Sevim Dağdelen et al. (DIE LINKE)
Subject: Questions on family reunification and the role of the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding a tightening of the visa policy of the Federal Foreign Office
Content:
The minor inquiry deals with the tightening of the visa policy of the Federal Foreign Office and the consequences this has for family reunification. The following questions are asked:
- How many visa applications for family reunification were rejected or processed more slowly in 2022 compared to previous years?
- What is the current average processing time for visa applications for family reunification and what reasons are given for the delays?
- What criteria are used to decide on the granting or rejection of a visa and what weighting is given to the individual circumstances of the applicants?
- In how many cases have separated or divorced spouses been denied a family reunification visa in the past three years?
- What is the role of the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs in the visa policy of the Federal Foreign Office and what influence does she have on the decision-making process?
- What measures are planned by the Federal Foreign Office to improve the situation for those affected by the tightening of the visa policy?
Background:
In recent years, the Federal Foreign Office has tightened its visa policy, which has led to increased waiting times and rejections of visa applications for family reunification. This has particularly affected separated or divorced spouses. The minor inquiry aims to shed light on the extent of the problem and to identify possible solutions.
Status:
The minor inquiry is currently being processed by the Committee on Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. A response from the Federal Government is expected in the coming weeks.
Additional information:
You can find the full text of the minor inquiry here (in German): https://dip21.bundestag.de/dip21/btd/150/014/150014979.pdf
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