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Documents for foreigners in Germany

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MENU SEARCH Documents for foreigners   ARTICLE       ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM The electronic travel document and electronic residence permit have been standardized throughout the European Union in order to improve document security. Source:  BMI Documents relevant to residence law are issued to citizens of other  EU  member states or non- EU  countries (known as third-country nationals) on a case-by-case basis. Electronic travel document The electronic travel document for foreigners, refugees and stateless persons was introduced in Germany in November 2007. The electronic travel document contains a digital photograph of the document holder. A second-generation travel document, which also includes two digital fingerprints, has been issued since 29 June 2009. This new technology ensures a high level of security against forgery and document fraud. Why were electronic travel documents introduced? Like the electronic passport for German citizens, the new travel documents are intend

niederlassungserlaubnis permanent residence permit germany

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https://www.highrevenuegate.com/gd53h4zw?key=a8eb3d5c1d2f8d5023ccc0de3502c236 https://www.highrevenuegate.com/gd53h4zw?key=a8eb3d5c1d2f8d5023ccc0de3502c236 Menu Search Settling in Germany 2023.02.16 ARTICLE MIGRATION AND RESIDENCE Open-ended residence titles Source:  © iStock|Patrick Daxenbichler THIS CONTENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN Deutsch Link to the information hotline "working and living in Germany"   Source:  © Make it in Germany If you have held a residence title in Germany  for at least five years without interruption , you may be eligible for an open-ended residence permit, subject to certain conditions. An unlimited residence title may also be issued prior to expiry of the five-year period in certain cases. The EU long-term residence permit The EU long-term residence permit is an open-ended residence title enabling you to also settle in another State of the EU, assuming that you comply with the rules that apply there. You can be issued with a German

germany citizenship requirements 2023

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MENU SEARCH Becoming a German citizen by naturalization   ARTICLE Table of contents What are the requirements for becoming a naturalized German citizen? What is derivative naturalization? Are spouses or registered partners of German citizens eligible for early naturalization? How well do naturalization applicants have to speak German? Can extremist or criminal foreigners become naturalized citizens? What is the fee for naturalization? What are the requirements for becoming a naturalized German citizen? Section 10, para. 1 of the Nationality Act To be eligible for naturalization, a person has to have lived legally in Germany for at least eight years and possess the appropriate residence permit. Foreigners who have successfully completed an integration course are eligible for naturalization after seven years. Persons wishing to become naturalized citizens must also declare their allegiance to our constitution and have a sufficient command of the German language. Knowledge of