Permanent residence permit for third-country nationals who have been residing legally in Germany for at least 5 years and meet additional requirements.
Damit wir Apply for EU long-term residence mit dem zuständigen Ausländerbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for EU long-term residence.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Check the requirements
5 years of residence, language proficiency, proof of sufficient financial means, pension insurance contributions.
Submit an application to the Office of Immigration and Naturalization
Along with proof of income, language proficiency, and housing.
Issuance of the EU Settlement Permit
Permanent and with greater freedom of movement within the EU.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Third-country nationals who have resided legally in the country for at least five years, have a secure source of income, and possess sufficient language skills.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 months
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
€100–110 for a residence permit; otherwise free of charge.
Typically about 90 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.