Germany is a developed, wealthy country with a high standard of living. In addition, it is considered one of the leading European industrial powers. These circumstances make it attractive to foreign workers and refugees from other countries. In many regions of the country, foreigners make up 25% of the population.
Instruction manual
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In order to obtain the right to legally reside in the country, it is necessary to obtain the appropriate permission of the German authorities. This may be a visa, a permit for indefinite or urgent stay in Germany.
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The validity of a visa issued for a trip to Germany is 3 months. Multiple entry visa valid for 5 years. It allows a person to live in the country for three months once every six months.
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You can obtain a permit for an urgent stay in the country if you intend to study at a German educational institution or take language courses. A visa issued for study at the university is valid for 2 years. If studies continue, the visa is extended for the next 2 years. After graduation, permission can be extended for 1 year to provide job search opportunities. A person holding a study visa can work for 90 days a year. For part-time employment, the period increases to 180 days.
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Permanent residence permit in the country is a residence permit giving the right to engage in labor activities without restrictions. To obtain a residence permit, you must have a temporary residence permit in the country for a period of at least 5 years, income sufficient for living.
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If you marry a German citizen, you will be issued a temporary residence permit, which will be renewed in the future. If within 3 years the marriage is not dissolved, you will master the German language at least at the household level, and there will be no reason to expel you from the country, you will be issued an unlimited residence permit.
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If the marriage lasted at least 2 years, if you divorce and have a residence permit, your residence permit can be extended for one year. If, after the dissolution of the marriage, you will be able to provide for yourself, then you can get an unlimited residence permit.
