Daueraufenthalt-EU Erlaubnis

With the EC permanent residence permit, foreign nationals can move more freely within the European Union (EU). It is equivalent to a settlement permit in many respects and is a permanent residence permit.

If you meet the requirements, you can apply for a so-called permit for permanent residence in Germany.

The foreigners authority in your place of residence is responsible for this.

• Proof of fulfillment of passport and visa requirements
• Proof that you have been living in Germany with a residence permit for at least 5 years without interruption
• Proof of secure livelihood
• Proof of health insurance cover
• Proof of paid pension insurance contributions or payments to a comparable pension scheme
• Proof of sufficient knowledge of German and basic knowledge of the German legal and social system
• Proof of sufficient living space for you and your family
• Proof that there are no grounds for deportation against you
• a current photograph (biometric photo in accordance with the Bundesdruckerei GmbH photo sample table)

• Your identity has been established and you fulfill the passport and visa requirements.
• You have been living in Germany with a residence permit for at least 5 years without interruption.
• Your livelihood and that of your dependents to whom you provide support is secured by regular income.
• You are insured in the statutory health insurance scheme or have unlimited health insurance cover.
• You have paid contributions into the statutory pension insurance scheme or another pension scheme with comparable benefits.
• You have sufficient knowledge of German and basic knowledge of the German legal and social system.
• You have sufficient living space for yourself and your family.
• There are no grounds for deportation against you.

• Permanent residence in the EU is possible for foreign nationals under certain conditions
• The EC permanent residence permit is unlimited
• You must apply for a permanent residence permit-EG