German residence in 2021– The pathways to learn about

Living and working in Germany is a dream for many around the world. Skilled and deserving people are welcomed in Germany to be part of the country’s ambitious industrial and social landscapes. The contributions of migrants are recognized and opportunities for global reach and total justification to your talent and skills are provided by this progressive nation.

If you are desirous of Germany immigration, you have to understand the pathways that lead to it. Read on as we explore the ways open to you to get German PR in 2021.

There are 3 ways in which you can become one with Germany:

• A settlement permit
• A permanent EU resident permit
• Naturalization

Settlement Permit

If you want to become a permanent resident in Germany via a settlement permit, you have to be a skilled professional who already has a temporary residence permit in Germany. You are considered a skilled professional if:

• You have completed your vocational training
• You have completer your academic training
• You are an international researcher according to Directive EU 2016/801

Being a qualified professional with a valid Germany work visa, you will need the following to be able to receive a settlement permit:

• You already hold a residence permit according to Sections 18a, 18b, or 18d of the German Residence Act for a minimum period of 4 years
• You can meet your living expenses without depending on public funds
• You have made voluntary or mandatory contributions to the statutory pension insurance fund for at least 48 months
• You are employed and are working at a job you are qualified for or a job that suits your qualifications
• You have sufficient knowledge of the German language besides the knowledge of the social and legal order and the German lifestyle (proven by passing the Life in Germany test)
• You have living space in Germany to accommodate yourself and your family

With all these requirements fulfilled, you can make an appointment at your nearest Foreigners Authority to apply for a settlement permit.

Permanent EU Resident permit

If you have a Permanent EU Resident permit, you can live and work in Germany permanently. Holding this permit, you can migrate to almost every EU country. There, you can get hold of a residence permit on facilitated conditions.

If you want a Permanent EU Resident permit, you must:

• Have lived in Germany legally for at 5 years
• Can make a living and support and take care of yourself and your family
• Have sufficient proficiency in the German language along with the basic knowledge of the social and legal system and lifestyle of Germany
• Have enough living space for yourself and your family
• Have made voluntary or mandatory contributions to the statutory pension insurance fund for at least 60 months

Naturalization

Naturalization is the final and ultimate way to become a permanent resident in Germany. Along with becoming a German citizen, you will also be a national of the EU with all the rights and obligations conferred on you.

To undergo naturalization:

• You must have been legally a resident of Germany for at least 8 years
• You must possess an indefinite right of residence in Germany if not a limited residence permit convertible to an indefinite right of residence
• You must be able to support yourself and your family and dependents without depending on public benefit funds
• You must have sufficient knowledge and skill in the German language with a Level B1 proficiency in a language exam
• You must pass a naturalization test
• You must have not been convicted of a criminal offense
• You must accept the Basic Law (Grundgesetz), which is the constitution of Germany
• You must renounce your previous nationality

The process to become a PR or citizen of Germany is well-defined and reasonably time-taking. But you being a qualified and skilled individual, will reap immense benefits assured of by this prosperous European country.

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PR – Permanent Residence