Residence Permit of Germany

Holders of a residence permit can stay in Germany for more than 90 days within a 180-day period. The duration of stay can be extended if desired.

When submitting documents, the applicant's ownership of real estate in Germany is taken into account. It is also advantageous if the applicant immediately finds a company willing to hire them. Issuance of residence permits to Russian citizens is allowed. Moving to the country requires effort, including financial investment. These efforts will be worthwhile — residence permit holders can apply for local jobs, study, engage in entrepreneurial activities, and use banking and healthcare services.

Types of Residence Permit

To obtain a residence permit, there must be valid reasons. Applications are often submitted by students and those arriving for work. People come to Germany for quality education and employment opportunities.

Freelancers, self-employed individuals, and entrepreneurs also consider the possibility of obtaining a residence permit. The country is interested in individuals with significant economic resources who are ready to contribute to the state's welfare. A separate category includes residence permits for those who marry a citizen of the country and for family reunification.

Student residence permits

A residence permit is required for students with a study period of more than 360 days. If the educational period takes less time, you can live on a national visa. It is important to remember that those who come to the preparatory courses are forbidden to work.

Necessary justifications

1. Come for a training internship.
2. The desire to get a new specialty.
3. To participate in research activities.
4. Guarantee of the applicant's ability to pay and the opportunity to live in Germany while studying at a German university. 

List of documents

A standard set of documents:

1. Documents on admission to an educational institution for full-time study.
2. A contract with an educational institution (for those who come to study at a language school).
3. B1 level language certificate (for those receiving vocational education).
4. A statement of the existence of a blocked account (a special account with the possibility of withdrawing funds monthly).

Residence permit for financially independent (freelance residence permit, digital nomad)

This group includes the self-employed and people from the category of liberal professions. These are doctors, veterinarians, lawyers, photographers and all those who run a private practice.

Work permit

Provided that the person wishing to obtain a residence permit is officially employed, the authorities will consider further obtaining a residence permit based on the positions of the work contract. The applicant's diploma must be recognized in Germany (this can be easily verified). It is also important for government officials that a person provides a guarantee of solvency in a foreign country.

We can provide you with a career consultation to find a job in Germany. We also accompany you in your job search before receiving an offer and help you get a work visa. Leave a request and we will contact you as soon as possible.

The Blue Card

This is an analogue of the "green card" in the USA, which allows you to live and work in the EU. This residence permit is issued to outstanding foreigners, citizens of countries outside the European Union. To receive a Blue card, you need to show your high qualifications and work experience.

The Chance Card

The chance card is a residence permit that allows you to stay in Germany for a year in order to find a job, confirm your qualifications and stay in the country.