Would you like to stay in Germany permanently?

If you have held a residence permit in Germany for at least five years without interruption, you can be granted a permanent residence permit under certain conditions. In certain cases, a permanent residence permit can also be issued before the five years have expired.

Settlement permit

The settlement permit is an unlimited residence title. It has no time or geographical restrictions and includes permission to work.

If you would like to apply for a settlement permit, please use the online service.

EU permanent residence permit

The EU permanent residence permit is an unlimited residence permit that allows you to settle in another EU country.