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Apply for settlement permit




    	    

		    
If you already live in Germany and have a residence permit, you can apply for a permanent residence title, the settlement permit, under certain conditions. 

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As a rule, the settlement permit is to be issued if you: 


  • have held a residence permit for five years,
  • you have secured your own livelihood,
  • you have made contributions to pension insurance for a total of five years,
  • you have sufficient knowledge of the German language and basic knowledge of the legal and social order and living conditions in the Federal Republic.

Under certain legal conditions, the granting of a settlement permit is also possible earlier. This must be examined individually.

								    								    
What documents do I need?
    
    
  • Health insurance certificate        
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  • valid passport        
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  • completed application form        
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  • 1 biometric passport photo (not older than 3 months)        
    According to Bundesdruckerei's photo sample board: https://www.bundesdruckerei.de

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  • Employment contract and payroll        
    for the last three months

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  • Proof of pension insurance contributions paid to date        
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  • Rental agreement        
    current rent + service charges

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