Have you been living in Germany for a long time and would like to live and work here permanently?
The EU long-term residence and permanent residence permits grant their holders permanent residence in Germany. Compared to the German permanent residence permit, however, the EU permanent residence permit has the advantage that it allows the holder easier mobility within the European Union. This particularly interests those planning to live in another EU country. In detail, however, problems can arise when applying, especially concerning the § 9a German Residence Act, which serves as the legal basis for acquiring this residence title.
The law firm Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte offers appropriate legal assistance to support our clients in planning their stay in Germany. Our lawyers have excellent residency law expertise and many years of experience assisting with application procedures. They will be happy to take over the entire application process for your permanent residence permit – EU and ensure that all open questions are clarified with the competent authorities so that you can fully concentrate on your core tasks.
Please, do not hesitate to contact our lawyers directly for expert legal assistance.
Applying for the EU Permanent Residence Permit
The EU Permanent Residence Permit is allowed under German law through the § 9a German Residence Act (Aufenthaltsgesetz). This article lays down the basic requirements necessary to apply for this residence permit, which are the following:
- You have resided in Germany (legally) for at least 5 years without interruption,
- You can support yourself and your family and are not reliant on the state,
- Your German level is of a sufficient standard, and you hav