The EU Blue Card has made it more straightforward than ever for those outside of the European Union to work in Germany and other EU member states. In order to benefit from the EU Blue Card in Germany, the applicant must reach a certain threshold of gross income. However, this means that as a [...]
With the United Kingdom having now left the European Union ("Brexit"), citizens of the UK no longer benefit from Freedom of Movement within the European Union. This change came into place with the start of 2021. For UK citizens planning on living and working in Germany, they now require a residence permit. One option [...]
German residence permits can expire. This can result in the residence holder being forced to leave Germany. For this reason, it is vital to know how this can happen. When a residence permit expires, it can cause disruption and difficulties for returning to Germany. Therefore, if you hold a residence permit and plan to leave [...]
Should a person commit an action that ends up on their criminal record it can follow them for a long time. Such an action can have a serious impact on what they can and cannot do. Traveling to another country, never mind moving to one, can of course be majorly impacted by having a [...]
Some European countries have made it possible for those who invest in real estate in their countries to avail of residency. This is the so-called "Golden Visa". Countries that have such "Golden Visa" schemes include Malta, Ireland, Portugal and Spain, but what about Germany? Can investing in real estate in Germany bring about citizenship [...]
With the recent developments in UK politics it is now clear that Brexit is imminent. Since the December General Election in the United Kingdom the stalemate within the UK House of Commons has been removed and it is now full-steam ahead. Although the "Withdrawal Agreement" has been agreed by the European Union and UK [...]
The EU Blue Card has made working in the European Union far easier for non-EU citizens. The primary purpose of the EU Blue Card is to ensure ease of access for highly qualified professionals looking to work in Europe. In this goal it has largely succeeded. Furthermore, it has aimed to bring workers from [...]
The entry ban is a sensitive issue, which is often associated with many uncertainties for those affected. What exactly does an entry ban entail in Germany? How long does an German entry ban last? Can a ban be lifted? Legal basis of the Entry Ban in Germany The legal basis for imposing an entry [...]
In a globalized society, such as we live in today, it is not uncommon to work and live in other countries, often also outside the EU. Once there, one does not only establish professional contacts, but generally also private relationships. If a EU-citizen subsequently decides to move back to his country of origin with [...]
A draft bill by the German Federal Foreign Office on a transitional law for Britain's withdrawal from the European Union shows that Germany intends to lower the obstacles for the naturalisation of British citizens. If British citizens apply for a German passport during the transition period of the “Brexit”, they will be allowed to keep [...]