living space calculator
Living space calculation for family reunification & Residence permit
Use our free living space calculator to quickly and easily calculate how much living space is required for family reunification, for example. Based on legal requirements, you can find out in just a few steps how many square meters of living space must be proven for spouses and children. Start the living space calculation now and check whether your apartment meets the requirements.
apartment details
Size of current apartment (m²)
Information about your children
👶 Children aged 0-2 years (up to the age of 2)
These are NOT included in the calculation of living space.
🧒 Children aged 3-6 (from their 3rd birthday up to and including their 6th birthday)
10 m² required
👨👩👧👦 Persons aged 7 and above (over 6 years old)
12 m² required
calculation bases
Square meters per person aged 7 and above: 12 m²
Square meters per child aged 3 to 6: 10 m²
Legal basis
Section 29 (1) No. 2 of the Residence Act, Section 2 (4) of the Residence Act, No. 2.4.2 of the Residence Act Administrative Regulation
Standard values:
A shortfall of approx. 10% is harmless.
