In order to exercise his right to family reunification, the applicant shall submit an application for entry and residence of one or more members of his family to the competent authorities of the Member State where he resides. The application shall be accompanied by documentary evidence of the family relationship and of compliance with the conditions laid down in Articles 5, 8 and, where applicable, 9 and 10.
La demande est accompagnée par les pièces justificatives prouvant les liens familiaux et le respect des conditions prévues aux articles 5, 8, et, le cas échéant, aux articles 9 et 10. La demande est introduite lorsque le membre de la famille se trouve à l'extérieur du territoire de cet État membre.