January 2021 Update. Please note, for more up-to-date information about the German immigration law situation following Brexit visit our page "German Immigration Law after Brexit". Brexit has been making headlines and been the topic of discussion for a long time at this point. As of 31 January 2020 at 23:00 GMT, the United Kingdom [...]
Dual German-UK Citizenship was greatly affected by Brexit and, as of 2021, the changed relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union. On 27 June 2024, the Act to Modernise Nationality Law entered into force in Germany. In this article, we will examine the changes to Germany's Nationality Law and how they affect [...]
Buying a house in Germany is an attractive option for many foreigners. Having come to Germany to work or study, it may be that you are considering buying a house here. If you require specialised advice on purchasing property in Germany, please do not hesitate to contact our lawyers directly. We can be reached [...]
In a recent case, the extradition team of Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB successfully defended a Russian client in an extradition law case. This case resulted in removing an Interpol Red Notice order issued against our client by the Russian authorities. This case is an example of how our Extradition Law legal team [...]
The Schengen Visa allows for short stays of up to 90 days for tourist, business, cultural, medical or other purposes. This visa enables you to visit any participating Schengen state and thus to enter Germany. In addition to planning the actual stay, it is important not to lose sight of timely departure. In particular, [...]
A short-term stay in Germany, initially intended only for tourism or cultural purposes, or to visit distant relatives or friends, can bring new professional or personal perspectives. Especially if there is a prospect of a job or marriage in Germany, the attractiveness of a longer-term right of residence for Germany increases. Since the application [...]
A short-term stay in Germany can often lead to new personal or professional opportunities that create the desire to remain in Germany for longer than 90 days. In principle, German residence law does not provide for converting a Schengen visa into a residence permit. However, there are special exceptions in which such a conversion may [...]
Is there a chance that a claim for compensation for hotels and restaurants can occur due to the measures taken during COVID-19? From the beginning of the pandemic of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in mid-March 2020, the hospitality industry was hit particularly hard by containment measures. According to the Federal Statistical Office, March has already [...]
Foreign spouses of German citizens are usually entitled to be granted an unlimited residence permit in accordance with § 28 (1) No. 1 German Residence Act. But what is to be done if the German spouse dies before the immigration authority has issued a residence permit for the subsequent immigration of spouses in accordance [...]
Are you a foreign national seeking the opportunity to enjoy an extended stay in Germany without pursuing employment? Are you an individual with independent means due to a high level of personal income? If so, you may be eligible for a residence permit under § 7 (1) German Residence Act (AufenthG). This article explores [...]