Immigration Law
Every third-country national needs a residence title to enter and stay in the Federal Republic of Germany. The requirements for granting one are strict.
At a glance
Legal basis
Residence titles
Visa · Residence permit · EU Blue Card · Settlement permit · EU long-term residence
Before entry
German mission abroad in your home country
Inside Germany
Local immigration authority (Ausländerbehörde)
Who needs one
Third-country nationals
Which residence titles German immigration law provides
German law distinguishes between the visa, the residence permit, the settlement permit, the EU long-term residence permit and the EU Blue Card. Which title applies depends on the purpose of your stay.
Why a mistake in the application becomes expensive
An error when filing the application can lead to entry being refused. Applying for the first title correctly spares you the rework years later, when the title is extended or when you apply for German citizenship.
How we support you
The firm advises you on the options for entering and residing in the Federal Republic of Germany. We accompany you from the application at the German consulate in your home country through to the issuing of the title by the local immigration authority.
