If you have family members living in another country, you may be able to join them through a family reunification programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Important: If you receive a family reunification visa, you must inform UNHCR at least one month before your departure so that UNHCR can support you with the necessary exit procedures.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who manages family reunification?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Family reunification programmes are managed by individual countries, not by UNHCR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications are submitted directly to the authorities in the country where your family member lives. That country decides who can apply for and receive family reunification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do I apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The family reunification process must be started by your family member living abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you can join your family depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your family member should contact the relevant authorities in their country of residence to find out whether you are eligible and how to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is there a cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some family reunification procedures may include costs such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always check fees through official government or embassy websites before making any payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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