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To ensure that everything is legally correct when applying for a residence permit, there are the following things to consider:
You can apply for a national visa at the embassies and consulates of the Federal Republic of Germany. To do this, you must meet the necessary requirements and pay a fee of EUR 75. The processing time can be several months.
If you have submitted an application, the responsible immigration authority must make a decision within 3 months. If it does not make a decision within this period, you can file a lawsuit for failure to act before the administrative court (VG) and force a decision from the authority in court.
Foreign citizens from a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) have the opportunity to work in Germany without any further requirements. If they are third-country nationals, it is necessary to first apply for a corresponding residence permit or an EU Blue Card.
To apply for a residence permit, you usually need the following documents: a valid passport, a registration certificate, proof of residence, proof of sufficient financial resources and health insurance.
In principle, it is possible for holders of a residence permit to travel within the Schengen area without restrictions. However, if the residence permit imposes conditions that restrict freedom of travel, it may be necessary to obtain travel approval in advance from the immigration authorities.
There are basically two types of residence permits: permanent and temporary. The permanent titles include the settlement permit and the EU permanent residence permit. The period of validity of these titles varies depending on the individual case.
On the other hand, visas, EU Blue Cards and residence permits are temporary residence permits. Here too, the period of validity varies depending on the case.
By holding a permanent settlement permit, people who do not come from Germany have the opportunity to pursue a professional activity in Germany.
A residence permit can be taken back and revoked by the immigration authorities. There is the possibility of a revocation if the residence permit was obtained unlawfully, for example through deception. A revocation is only possible under certain conditions.
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