Niederlassungserlaubnis für anerkannte Asylberechtigte und Flüchtlinge beantragen

If you are a recognized person entitled to asylum, a refugee under the Geneva Refugee Convention or a resettlement refugee, you can obtain a settlement permit (permanent residence permit) after three or five years under certain conditions

• Recognized and valid identity document (e.g. passport or passport substitute)
• Current biometric photo in passport format (45 x 35 mm)
• Proof of means of subsistence (e.g. proof of income, employment contract, pension certificate, proof of receipt of benefits such as parental or child benefit, maintenance payments).
  Please note: Proof of means of subsistence can also be provided by third parties (e.g. spouses, registered partners, parents).
  After a period of residence of five years, proof of means of subsistence may be waived if retirement age has been reached or if there is an illness or disability that prevents independent means of subsistence. This must be proven in a suitable form (e.g. by means of a pension certificate, a specialist medical opinion, proof of residential care).
• Proof of health insurance cover (e.g. confirmation of health insurance cover or insurance policy)
• Proof of knowledge of the German language at level A2 (for a five-year residence period) or C1 (for a three-year residence period) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (e.g. language certificate, German school, training or university certificates)
  Please note: After a residence period of five years, proof of successful participation in an integration course can be submitted.
  Proof of language skills may be waived if you have an illness or disability that prevents you from learning the language. This must be proven in a suitable form (e.g. by means of a specialist medical opinion, proof of institutionalization or other reasons that make learning the language impossible or unreasonable in the long term).
• Proof of basic knowledge of the legal and social order in Germany (e.g. certificate or certificate of successful participation in an integration course)
  Please note: After a period of residence of five years, this proof can be waived if there is an illness or disability that prevents you from acquiring this knowledge. This must be proven in a suitable form (e.g. by means of a specialist medical statement, proof of residential care or other reasons that make it impossible or unreasonable to acquire the knowledge in the long term).
• Proof of sufficient living space (rental or purchase contract that provides information about the living space)
• Professional license (e.g. license to practice medicine, professional permit) if practicing a regulated profession (in a marriage or registered civil partnership, proof can also be provided by the partner).
• If you are obliged to attend an integration course: Certificate of successful participation in the integration course

The documents and information must always be submitted in German. In individual cases, the foreigners authority may require less or further proof.

• You must apply for a settlement permit before the validity of your current residence permit expires.
• Find out whether your foreigners authority allows you to apply online or has a special application form.
• If you can only apply in person, make an appointment at the immigration office. If you apply online, the immigration office will contact you after receiving your application to arrange an appointment.
• During the appointment, your identity and documents will be checked (please bring your documents to the appointment, in the original if possible).
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken to produce a new electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• The Foreigners' Registration Office will commission the Bundesdruckerei to produce the eAT card. After completion, you will receive information and can collect the eAT card from the responsible office. The eAT card must always be collected in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a notice of rejection.

• An appeal against a negative decision by the immigration authority can be lodged with the competent administrative court.
• There is no preliminary procedure (objection) in Lower Saxony.
• Detailed information can be found in the negative decision.

• Settlement permit Issuance for holders of a residence permit as recognized persons entitled to asylum and refugees
• The permanent settlement permit is issued after three or five years of holding a residence permit as a person entitled to asylum or recognized refugee (including resettlement refugees).
• Reasons for the previous entitlement to asylum or refugee status must still exist (the BAMF must not have notified you that your residence status has been withdrawn or revoked).
• Basic knowledge of the legal and social order and living conditions in Germany required
• Sufficient living space for family members living in the household required.
• Permits for permanent occupation required (can also be submitted by the spouse or partner).
• There must be no previous convictions.
• After three years of residence:
  • More than 75% of living expenses (including health insurance) must be met from own resources
  • German language skills of at least level C1 required.
• After five years of residence:
  • Living expenses (including health insurance) must be covered more than 51% from own resources
  • German language skills of at least level A2 required.
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence is responsible for processing the application.