A Personal Letter Of Recommendation For A Family Member is a formal document commonly used in Germany for various purposes, including immigration applications, educational admissions, or employment opportunities. The document must comply with German legal requirements, including the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and relevant sections of the German Civil Code (BGB). It typically includes detailed personal testimony about the recommended individual's character, achievements, and capabilities, while maintaining professional standards and legal compliance. The letter carries particular weight in German administrative procedures due to the country's recognition of family testimony, provided it adheres to principles of truthfulness and good faith. This document type is especially valuable when official or professional references may not be available or when personal character testimony from a family member is specifically requested.

1. Header Information: Date, recipient's name and address if known, formal greeting

2. Introduction: Writer's identification, relationship to the recommended person, and duration of knowing them

3. Nature of Relationship: Detailed explanation of how you know the person and in what capacity you've interacted with them

4. Character Assessment: Overview of the person's key character traits, values, and personal qualities

5. Specific Examples: Concrete instances demonstrating the person's qualities and achievements

6. Summary Statement: Strong endorsement and recommendation for the specific purpose

7. Closing: Professional closing, contact information for follow-up, signature