Granting a residence permit for children born in Germany
Source: Serviceportal Rheinland-PfalzA child born in Germany can be granted a residence permit if one of the parents has a residence permit, a settlement permit or an EU permanent residence permit.
If, at the time of birth, both parents or the parent with sole custody hold a residence permit, a settlement permit or an EU permanent residence permit, the child born in Germany will be granted a residence permit ex officio.
The residence of a child born in Germany whose mother or father is in possession of a visa at the time of birth or is permitted to stay without a visa is deemed to be permitted until the visa or lawful visa-free stay expires.