Permanent residency

Hidden category, services only

Application for permanent residence permits

Settlement permit from the age of 16

Do you want to apply for a settlement permit? Then you must observe the following.
EU permanent residence permit

The EU permanent residence permit is an unlimited residence title and offers the same rights as the settlement permit.

Settlement permit with EU Blue Card

Do you have an EU Blue Card? Then you can apply for a settlement permit under certain conditions.
Settlement permit for highly qualified persons

In special cases, highly qualified foreign nationals can obtain a permanent residence permit without prior residence in Germany.
Settlement permit for skilled workers

You are a skilled worker and want to apply for a permanent residence permit.
Settlement permit for civil servants

You have been a civil servant for three years and want to apply for a permanent residence permit.
Settlement permit for persons entitled to asylum and refugees

You have been living here for 3 or 5 years as a recognised asylum seeker, refugee or resettlement refugee and would like to apply for a settlement permit.
Settlement permit for reasons of international law, humanitarian or political reasons

You have been living here for 5 years for reasons of international law, humanitarian or political reasons and would like to apply for a settlement permit.
Settlement permit after dissolution of marriage

If you have separated from a person with a permanent residence permit, you can obtain a settlement permit under certain conditions.
Settlement permit for family members of Germans

Under certain conditions, family members of Germans can apply for a settlement permit after three years of residence.