Residence, visa and citizenship law · No asylum or BAMF asylum proceedings.

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Permanent perspective

Prepare the settlement application as a timeline.

Current documents are not enough: residence and employment history must fit the applicable provision.

Identify the correct legal route before applying. Special requirements apply to EU Blue Card holders and skilled workers.

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Status and history

Passport, current title and supplementary sheetPrevious residence titles in chronological orderList of longer stays abroad

Work and financial security

Employment contract and employer confirmationCurrent salary or income evidencePension insurance recordHealth and long-term care insurance

Integration and housing

Language certificate or accepted alternativeKnowledge of the legal and social systemLease and current housing costs