It is human nature to strive for something more. The rich and the poor went to search for the best share at all times, moved to other cities within countries or even left their borders. Modernity has left its mark on such movements. It is difficult to decide to leave the habitable place, it is difficult to calculate all the nuances and collect the necessary documents. Therefore, we will try to answer most of the questions about how to leave for permanent residence in Germany, how to prepare for the move and which documents to collect.
Germany: attractive moving sides
In the course of statistical studies from 2014 to 2016, it became clear that the country is considered the most comfortable for migration flows. Surveys showed that she ranks second after the United States in the ranking in terms of the number of people wishing to move to permanent residence.
What makes moving to Germany so attractive? The country is considered one of the most socially oriented. Benefits and compensation are provided to residents, the opportunity to receive a free education, housing construction is subsidized, and preferential treatment is provided. The state is stable in all respects - financial, legislative, political. It has a low crime rate.
According to the international consulting agency Mercer, seven cities in Germany were included in the ranking of the best in quality of life. The assessment was carried out taking into account almost four dozen criteria. Among them are the level of healthcare, the availability of training in educational institutions, the level of utility bills, the cost of rented housing, environmental friendliness, financial and political stability, and climate comfort.
Three German cities were included in the top ten at once:
- Munich - in fourth place;
- Dusseldorf - on the sixth;
- Frankfurt on the seventh.
Four more settlements: Berlin (13th), Hamburg (18th), Stuttgart and Nuremberg (both 24th) - although they did not stand out in the lead, they are very slightly different from the first megacities.
Difficulty moving
Thinking about how to leave to live in Germany, you should find out all the pitfalls of such a serious act. Of course, one should prepare financially, not only for the expenses associated with the resettlement, but also for subsequent accommodation until a source of permanent income is found.
To make it easier to fit into society, you should study the language. A person planning to move to permanent residence in Germany from Russia should not only possess the conversational option, but also have excellent reading and writing. The latter is necessary because of the mass of documentation that will have to be filled out to formalize your stay and status.
Going to permanent residence in Germany, you should tune in to the correct perception of the mentality of the country. People are traditionally economical, responsible, punctual, clean. The nation as a whole is accustomed to order and cleanliness. Imposing fines have been imposed for environmental pollution, including abandoned cigarette butts and wrappers.
If you want to become a citizen of the state, you will have to renounce your first citizenship. Because the country does not accept bipatrism, with the exception of extremely rare cases.
Definition of permanent residence and the scheme of obtaining in Germany
The abbreviation stands for "permanent residence". This is one of the steps towards obtaining citizenship of the state. Obtaining permanent residence in Germany allows you to use all the rights of a citizen, but with some restrictions. For example, you cannot decide to serve in the police or participate in elections.
Status allows the following:
- stay on the territory of the state for an indefinite period;
- learn by yourself or send your children to study;
- get free health insurance;
- be involved in social programs, receive benefits, benefits and retirement benefits upon reaching 67 years;
- apply for a job;
- move through the territory of the European Union, but it should be remembered that a stay outside the Federal Republic of Germany for more than six months is fraught with a loss of status;
- apply for citizenship after being in the status for five years.
Before being granted permanent residence status in Germany, a migrant will need to obtain a residence permit (residence permit) and live with him for three years. The immigration scheme is as follows:
- apply for a national visa of category D category and enter the country on it;
- apply with a package of documents to the migration service, where a residence permit is issued;
- Having collected a new package of documents, apply for a permanent residence permit or permanent residence;
- get citizenship.
The complexity of the individual stages of moving to Germany and the composition of the packages of documents depend on the chosen immigration program.
Relocation options
Emigration to Germany is possible in one of the following directions:
- on the basis of registration of marriage with a citizen of the country or under the article "family reunion";
- being an ethnic German, you can move as a “late migrant”;
- entry for study and subsequent work in accordance with the qualifications;
- entry by invitation to work;
- entry as an upscale narrow specialist;
- opening your own business;
- through Jewish immigration;
- obtaining refugee status.
Each of the options dictates its own rules and terms for obtaining permanent residence in Germany. Before deciding to take any step, it is necessary to find out all the nuances. For example, applying as a refugee, you will need to confirm the fact of persecution at the previous place of residence. Therefore, it is the choice of the immigration route that will affect what documents for permanent residence in Germany will need to be collected and how much it will be possible to reduce the standard time for passing the procedures. Next, we consider some of the most effective options in detail.
Emigration to Germany in the wake of the "late relocation"
The program is designed for people who are ethnically Germans who, for a number of reasons, find themselves outside the historically established homeland of the ethnic group. At the same time, it is enough for the immigrant to prove that at least one of his parents was a representative of the German people.
An immigrant needs to fill out the form of the corresponding application form at the German embassy, submit documentary evidence of belonging to the nation, pass language testing, show his knowledge of the history of the ethnic group and state. If successful, a person receives permission to enter and stay indefinitely in the country, and later will be able to apply for citizenship.
Already at the stage of obtaining permission to enter and during a stay without a civilian status, the migrant will be able to claim benefits, benefits, assistance in finding employment, medical insurance and much more. This situation should facilitate integration into society and adaptation in a new place. When you move to Germany for permanent residence with a child, it will immediately become possible to identify him for free education at an educational institution.
Jewish Immigration Entry
The program for Jewish people has existed since 1991. This option is suitable for people who can prove their origin. For this, it is necessary to present a birth certificate issued before 1990 in the USSR. At the same time, at the time of the appeal, the citizenship of one of the former republics from the structure of the decaying state should be preserved.
Residents of the Baltic countries will not be able to take advantage of this right, since the states themselves are already members of the European Union. There are a number of limitations. For example, former KGB officers and people with a criminal record will be denied.
A person moving for such a reason will need to meet certain requirements for material security, confirm his commitment to Judaism, speak German at the Stufe A1 level. Having thus entered the country, the migrant will immediately receive an unlimited residence permit and work permit, and after 6-7 years he may apply for citizenship.
Family reunion
This option is suitable for people whose relatives are already citizens of the country. You can move to your son, daughter, grandchildren, parents, spouse. The first thing anyone who wants to enter under such an excuse will have to prove their worth, with the exception of minors. It is possible to provide guarantee letters from relatives - citizens of Germany that they undertake to finance the accommodation of an arriving relative.
Entry into marriage
Love knows no bounds. Having decided to unite not only their hearts, but also the bodies in Germany, upon receipt of a D-visa, it will be necessary to indicate the fact that it is issued for the bride or groom.
After entering the country, relations are formalized, after which first a residence permit is obtained, and only then permanent residence and citizenship.
Creation or participation in business
Participation in investing does not change the scheme of obtaining citizenship, but somewhat facilitates all stages. To obtain a residence permit, you can:
- create a business from scratch;
- redeem fully or equity in an existing enterprise.
At the same time, the business must comply with a number of requirements guaranteeing Germany's benefits. The residence permit obtained in this way has a fixed term with the obligation to renew it further. All this time, the business must have the status of active and successful, which is confirmed by the extension of the residence permit provided by the reporting.
After 3 years of successful operation of the enterprise and annually renewed residence permit, a businessman will be able to apply for permanent residence. Moreover, not only he, but also members of his family living with him can apply for a status.
Job invitation
Such an invitation must be documented. And in this case, it will be necessary to carefully prepare both the inviting party and the invitee. The employer will need to prove the impossibility of hiring the same specialist from the labor resources of their own state. The invitee will have to confirm his qualifications, professional suitability and appropriate education.
The scheme for inviting workers from the category of scarce professions also has its own specifics. There are very specific lists of such vacancies, updated twice a year. They are issued the so-called blue card, which has a one-year duration. After its expiration, you can apply for a residence permit while maintaining the employment contract.
Training followed by employment
Most young people use this method of moving. Having the opportunity to study in one of the German universities, the student after graduation will be able to get a practice, and then conclude a full-fledged labor contract.
In the case of choosing this method of obtaining permanent residence, it is necessary to confirm admission to the educational institution at the stage of obtaining a D-visa and provide evidence of knowledge of the German language at level B1. In addition, the future student will need to provide himself with housing and meals, so he will need proof of financial stability and the presence of some amounts per each year of study.
Whatever method for obtaining permanent residence would be chosen, it is necessary with particular care to study all the nuances and the procedure for collecting documents. It should be understood that moving to Germany is a matter requiring financial prosperity and excellent knowledge of the German language.