Relatives of the first line (spouses, children, parents) of a citizen or resident of Germany have the right to move to Germany for the purpose of family reunification. To do this, you need to prove kinship, confirming it with a birth or marriage certificate, extracts and other documents.
Elderly parents can also move if it is proven that they need medical assistance.
One of the most attractive options for moving to Germany is to marry a citizen of the country, as well as those who have a long-term residence permit or permanent residence in Germany.You need to apply for a visa for the bride or groom to enter Germany based on marriage. It allows you to enter the country, register marriage and obtain a residence permit. After 36 months, you can apply for permanent residence in Germany or a citizenship. A marriage with a German citizen or resident of the country gives grounds for moving not only to spouses, but also to children who have not reached the age of majority from a previous marriage, if they have exclusive rights to custody.
The downside of moving for this reason is a lot of bureaucratic obstacles, the main purpose of which is to prevent the conclusion of a fictitious marriage. Upon detection of such, the migration service expels the fraudster from the territory of the country.
Employment is the most common way to relocate to Germany. It is required to find a vacancy and conclude an employment contract. Once ready, collect visa documents, submit them, pass an interview, get a D-type visa and enter the country. Later, you can request a residence permit, valid for the entire period of the contract or 2 years with the possibility of extension. You can apply for permanent residence in Germany after 5 years of stay with a residence permit on the basis of employment.
Highly qualified specialists with knowledge of the language, a confirmed diploma and a salary of € 56,800 have the opportunity to receive a Blue Card, which is valid for 4 years. It also makes it possible to issue travel documents for all family members. Blue Card holders can obtain permanent residence in Germany under an accelerated procedure: after 21 months of continuous stay in the state and knowing the language at a level not lower than B1 or after 33 months, knowing German at the initial level A1.
Opening a company in Germany is a simple and quick way to obtain a residence permit, and then permanent residence in Germany, if the business turns out to be profitable. The main condition for starting a business in Germany is the ability to prove the feasibility and importance of a business project for the land where the company will operate. Business and personal qualities of the applicant, previous business experience and the origin of capital are also important. A positive decision gives the right to obtain a visa and enter Germany to register a new company or purchase an existing one. The authorized capital of the company must be at least €25,000, half of which must be paid at the time of founding the company.
Opening a company is the basis for issuing a residence permit for 1 year with the possibility of extension. If the business is profitable, after 36 months the whole family has the right to apply for permanent residence in Germany, and then apply for citizenship.
Indisputable arguments in favor of immigration based on this reason are inexpensive education and the prestige of German universities.
Moving to Germany for the purpose of studying includes the following steps:
A residence permit for the purpose of studying is issued for a period of 1 to 2 years with the possibility of extension for the entire period of study and the right to work for 90 days. After graduation, the graduate has the right to extend the residence permit for another 1.5 years: the time it takes to find a job or start a business. If an employment contract is concluded during this period, then you can apply for permanent residence in Germany.
It is necessary to prove the existence of a wealth of more than 1 million euros. It is impossible to work on such a residence permit. The terms of issuance imply receipt of income from abroad. Validity – 1 year, annual annual application to renew the permit to stay in the country applies.
Au Pair is a relocation program with the right to live in a German family with the condition of helping it with the care of children or the elderly, or simply with the housework. A foreigner is provided with a separate room, meals and a monthly allowance (€300) for expenses. In turn, the migrant undertakes to help the host family 6 hours a day or 30 hours a week. In his/her free time, a foreigner can do personal things: travel, go to language courses, get to know Germans. The program is valid for 1 year. The residence permit is issued for the same period. If the applicant found a job, went to study or got married, then the residence permit is extended on a different basis. A prerequisite for applying for such a program is the level of knowledge of the language at the level of not lower than A1.
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