u/ariyanhasan

I am currently living and working in Nuremberg on an EU Blue Card. I am preparing to apply for a family reunion visa to bring my family over to join me.

According to federal guidelines, Blue Card holders are exempt from the "sufficient living space" (apartment square footage) requirement for spouse and minor child reunification. However, I have heard mixed stories online that the local Ausländerbehörde in Nuremberg sometimes still asks for a rental contract or expects a specific apartment size out of habit.

Has anyone here recently gone through the family reunification process in Nuremberg while on a Blue Card?

1. Did they strictly enforce any minimum square meter rules for your apartment?
2. Did you just provide a standard Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (landlord confirmation) or did they demand a full lease showing the size?

Any recent experiences or advice on how the Nuremberg office handles this would be highly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.