Permanent residence permit (Section 9 of the Residence Act) after at least 5 years of lawful residence in Germany.
Damit wir Apply for a settlement permit 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 a settlement permit.
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Documents you need
Language certificate (minimum B1) · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Check the requirements
A 5-year residence permit, proof of sufficient financial means, 60 months of social security contributions, B1-level German language proficiency, and no criminal record.
Submit an application to the Office of Immigration and Naturalization
Along with proof of income, proof of pension insurance, and a language certificate.
Obtained a settlement permit
Permanent residence permit with no requirement for further renewal.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Third-country nationals who have held a residence permit for at least 5 years and who meet the requirements.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 80.0 % (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 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.