Applying for a settlement permit for underage foreign children

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 holders of an EU Blue Card are

• written application to the responsible immigration authority
• Valid passport or passport replacement and clarified identity
• Completion of the 16th year of age
• Possession of a residence permit for 5 years
• Education or secure livelihood through own income
• Sufficient health insurance and sufficient living space
• No criminal offenses

• valid passport
• 1 current biometric passport photo
• Proof of education or income
• Proof of health insurance cover
• Rental agreement or purchase contract with details of the living space
• Joint application with the custodial parent/guardian

Please note that further proof may be requested in individual cases.

Please 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.

• § Section 9 (2) Residence Act (AufenthG)
• § Section 35 Residence Act (AufenthG)
• §§ Sections 44, 50 Residence Ordinance (AufenthV)

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:

• "Introduction of the electronic residence permit (eAT)"

12.03.2020