3. Requirements for the EU permanent residence permit

The EU permanent residence permit or European settlement permit can be applied for in accordance with Sections 9a, b, c of the Residence Act under the following conditions :

• You have been living in Germany for 5 years (with a residence permit)

• You are not only staying in Germany temporarily (especially not just for study purposes)

• You have an employment contract (preferably permanent) and pay taxes in Germany

• You have health insurance in Germany

• You have a rental apartment or a house in Germany

• You have B1 language skills

• You have basic knowledge of the Federal Republic of Germany (integration course)

• You have not applied for humanitarian protection in the European Union

In specific cases, further requirements may apply, although these are very case-specific.

You can apply for a permanent residence permit in the EU similar to a settlement permit if you meet the relevant requirements. The process generally goes through the responsible immigration authority . First, you should gather all the necessary documents and submit them to the authority. If you have any uncertainties, especially regarding whether all the requirements have been met, it may be advisable to consult an immigration lawyer.

4. Documents EU permanent residence permit

To apply for a permanent residence permit in the EU, you must submit numerous documents. The documents vary depending on the immigration office and the clerk. You can usually find the required documents on the website of the relevant immigration office (see, for example, " Applying for a permanent residence permit in the EU in Berlin ").