EU right of permanent residence under Section 9a of the Residence Act (Art. 18 of Directive 2003/109/EC) – permanent status for third-country nationals after five years of lawful residence in an EU Member State.
Damit wir Apply for EU permanent residence (Section 9a of the Residence Act) 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 permanent residence (Section 9a of the Residence Act).
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Documents you need
Passport · Proof of income · German Language Certificate B1 · Pension Insurance History
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
135 €
Check the requirements
5 years of residence, secure means of support, at least 60 months of pension insurance, B1-level German.
Schedule an appointment with the Immigration Office
Book early, as wait times can be long.
Submit the application along with all supporting documents
Fee: approx. €135.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Third-country nationals who have been living legally in Germany for at least 5 years and who meet the income, language, and integration requirements.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 72.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Yes, for example, for highly qualified individuals under Section 18c of the Residence Act.