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Ausländerbehörde Kreis Mettmann (zuständig für Velbert)
Residence permits and naturalisation for Velbert.
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Step-by-step guides, documents, common mistakes and online applications for your area.
- Renew a residence permit in VelbertExtension of a temporary residence permit before it expires at the Office of Immigration and Naturalization.Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
- Apply for a settlement permit in VelbertPermanent residence permit for third-country nationals following several years of lawful residence and a secure livelihood.Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
- Apply for an EU Blue Card in VelbertResidence permit for highly qualified professionals from non-EU countries who hold a recognized university degree and have an employment contract.Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
- Apply for EU long-term residence in VelbertPermanent residence permit for third-country nationals who have been residing legally in Germany for at least 5 years and meet additional requirements.Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
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- Residence permit
- Settlement permit
- Naturalisation
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- City Velbert
- Renew a residence permit in Velbert
Renew a residence permit – overview
- Apply for a settlement permit in Velbert
Apply for a settlement permit – overview
- Apply for an EU Blue Card in Velbert
Apply for an EU Blue Card – overview
- Apply for EU long-term residence in Velbert
Apply for EU long-term residence – overview
- Extend a visa in Velbert
Extend a visa – overview
- Apply for temporary residence in Velbert
Apply for temporary residence – overview
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