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Naturalization; application for the granting of German citizenship to foreigners entitled to naturalization (naturalization claim)
A foreigner living in Germany is entitled to naturalization under certain conditions.
Declaration of commitment
Declaration of commitment to cover the costs of living or the costs of departure for invited foreigners.
Naturalization; application for the granting of German citizenship to foreigners entitled to naturalization (naturalization claim)
A foreigner living in Germany is entitled to naturalization under certain conditions.
Declaration of commitment
Declaration of commitment to cover the costs of living or the costs of departure for invited foreigners.
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Access Permit; Application
You can apply for an entry permit. This will result in the temporary suspension of the entry and residence ban.
Asylum seekers; application for permission to move out
Under certain conditions, an exemption from the obligation to live in shared accommodation and decentralized accommodation can be granted. Beneficiaries may then live in private accommodation.
Asylum seekers; applying for benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) if they meet the requirements.
Asylum seekers; applying for sickness benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) in the event of illness if they meet the requirements.
Brexit; notification of residence for British nationals
Citizenship; examination of the acquisition of German citizenship at birth in Germany
The registry office checks whether a child of foreign parents has acquired German citizenship by birth in Germany in accordance with Section 4 (3) of the Citizenship Act.
Declaration of commitment; submission
If you want to enable a foreign guest or several foreign guests to stay in Germany, you can undertake to pay for his or her living expenses.
Driving license; application for the transfer of a foreign driving license
As the holder of a foreign driving license, you can obtain a German driving license more easily under certain conditions.
Duldung; application for issuance and extension
Foreigners who are required to leave the country and whose deportation has been temporarily suspended are tolerated. The foreigner is issued with a certificate of this, the so-called toleration.
EU Blue Card; Application
The EU Blue Card can be applied for by non-EU nationals with an academic or equivalent level of qualification who intend to take up employment in Germany.
EU permanent residence; applying for a permit
Foreign nationals from non-EU countries who are legally resident in Germany on a long-term basis and have integrated both economically and socially can, under certain conditions, be granted "EU permanent residence permit".
Food Inspector in the Technical Inspection Service for Consumer Protection; Application for an Apprenticeship Position
Food inspectors work in the technical inspection service to protect consumers. The state governments are responsible for hiring inspectors at county administrative offices, while the respective city administration is responsible for hiring inspectors in cities that are not part of a county.
Access Permit; Application
You can apply for an entry permit. This will result in the temporary suspension of the entry and residence ban.
Asylum seekers; application for permission to move out
Under certain conditions, an exemption from the obligation to live in shared accommodation and decentralized accommodation can be granted. Beneficiaries may then live in private accommodation.
Asylum seekers; applying for benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) if they meet the requirements.
Asylum seekers; applying for sickness benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) in the event of illness if they meet the requirements.
Brexit; notification of residence for British nationals
Citizenship; examination of the acquisition of German citizenship at birth in Germany
The registry office checks whether a child of foreign parents has acquired German citizenship by birth in Germany in accordance with Section 4 (3) of the Citizenship Act.
Declaration of commitment; submission
If you want to enable a foreign guest or several foreign guests to stay in Germany, you can undertake to pay for his or her living expenses.
Driving license; application for the transfer of a foreign driving license
As the holder of a foreign driving license, you can obtain a German driving license more easily under certain conditions.
Duldung; application for issuance and extension
Foreigners who are required to leave the country and whose deportation has been temporarily suspended are tolerated. The foreigner is issued with a certificate of this, the so-called toleration.
EU Blue Card; Application
The EU Blue Card can be applied for by non-EU nationals with an academic or equivalent level of qualification who intend to take up employment in Germany.
EU permanent residence; applying for a permit
Foreign nationals from non-EU countries who are legally resident in Germany on a long-term basis and have integrated both economically and socially can, under certain conditions, be granted "EU permanent residence permit".
Food Inspector in the Technical Inspection Service for Consumer Protection; Application for an Apprenticeship Position
Food inspectors work in the technical inspection service to protect consumers. The state governments are responsible for hiring inspectors at county administrative offices, while the respective city administration is responsible for hiring inspectors in cities that are not part of a county.
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