Applying for a settlement permit for family members of Germans
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzIf you have been living together with a German spouse or same-sex partner, child or parent with a residence permit for 3 years, have sufficient knowledge of German and your family's livelihood is secure, you can apply for a permanent settlement permit.
You must apply for a settlement permit in writing to the foreigners authority at your main place of residence. Depending on where you live, the foreigners authority is the city administration or the district administration.
The requirements for a settlement permit for family members of Germans are
- written application to the responsible immigration authority
- Valid passport or passport substitute and clarified identity
- Possession of a residence permit for 3 years
- Family cohabitation with a German national (spouse or same-sex partner, child or parent) for at least 3 years
- sufficient knowledge of German (level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- secure livelihood through own income
- Sufficient health insurance and adequate living space
- No criminal offenses
- valid passport
- 1 current biometric passport photo
- Proof of income
- Proof of health insurance cover
- Rental agreement or purchase contract with details of living space
- Proof of receipt of other benefits (e.g. child benefit, parental allowance, etc.)
- Proof of sufficient knowledge of German
Please note that further proof may be requested in individual cases.
Fee: 113,00 EURPayment in advance: noPlease note that even in the event of a rejection, a fee amounting to half of the issuing fee may be charged.
Processing can take several weeks, as other authorities are also involved in the procedure.
Since September 1, 2011, you will receive a settlement permit in the form of a check card with additional electronic functions. You can find more information on this at:
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Your responsible office:
Kreisverwaltung Donnersbergkreis - Kreis Donnersbergkreis
The district of Donnersbergkreis with the district administration of Donnersbergkreis comprises the towns of Eisenberg (Pfalz), Kirchheimbolanden, Obermoschel, Rockenhausen and the municipalities of Eisenberg (Pfalz), Göllheim, Kirchheimbolanden, Nordpfälzer Land and Winnweiler.
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