Germany has again flown in Afghan migrants from Pakistan, with a charter flight bringing 160 individuals to Berlin on Tuesday, December 16th.
According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, 154 of the arrivals were approved under the federal reception program, while six were local staff and their relatives.
Many of those transported had been waiting months to leave Pakistan. The government intends to bring in a total of 541 Afghans under these programs by the end of the year.
Afghan citizens who renounce entry despite prior approval may receive a one-time payment of between €2,500 and €10,000 in “start-up aid”—intended to facilitate their return to Afghanistan.
Despite the government indicating a stop to family reunification, new figures from the Federal Foreign Office show continued high levels of admissions via this route. Around 105,000 national visas have been issued so far in 2025 for family reunification. A large portion of the individuals arriving come from Syria, Turkey, India, Kosovo, Albania, and Iran.
Last year, 123,675 people entered Germany under family reunification, showing little change compared to previous years. Since 2020, approximately 657,000 people have entered Germany through the visa system for family reunification.
The suspension announced this summer applies specifically to persons entitled to subsidiary protection, set to last for two years. However, broader family reunification continues unabated, with tens of thousands of people entering the country.
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