Immigration and Naturalization

In cases of doubt, the administration can make a generally binding decision as to whether or not German citizenship exists.

The EU Blue Card may be applied for by non-EU nationals with an academic or equivalent level of qualification who intend to take up employment in Germany.

Foreign nationals from non-EU countries who are legally residing in Germany on a long-term basis and have become integrated both economically and socially may, under certain conditions, be granted the "EU Long-Term Resident Permit."

A foreigner living in Germany is entitled to naturalization under certain conditions.

Foreigners who do not or do not yet meet the requirements for naturalization can be naturalized at their discretion, provided certain conditions are met.

The settlement permit is a permanent residence permit that entitles the holder to engage in gainful employment. The requirements for issuance vary depending on the purpose of the stay.

Upon request, a residence permit issued in the form of a sticker in the passport may be replaced with an electronic residence permit.

If you want to enable one or more foreign guests to stay in Germany, you can commit to covering their living expenses.

Foreign nationals who are required to leave the country but whose deportation has been temporarily suspended are granted temporary residence. In such cases, the foreign national is issued a certificate known as a “Duldung.”