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Permanent residence permit (Sect. 9 AufenthG)

This residence permit is the basic form of a permanent residence Permit.

Conditions for the right of residence

You must

have been in possession of a residence permit for at least five years,
earn your living without the use of public funds and will be able to do so in the future, and
have made compulsory contributions to the statutory pension plan for at least 60 months or be entitled to receive comparable benefits from an insurance or pension plan,
be in possession of a work permit if you are an employee or
be in possession of the necessary license to engage in self-employed work.

You have also sufficient knowledge of the German language (level B1) as well as basic knowledge of the legal and social order and living conditions in the Federal Republic of Germany and enough living space for you and your family.

There must be no reasons of public security and order that may prevent the granting of a permanent residence Permit.

Please note:

Only half of the periods of residence in Germany for the purpose of studying or professional training apply when determining the periods of residence with a residence permit. This means that if you had a residence permit according to Sect. 16 AufenthG for six years, three of these years will be taken into account and you need two further years within the scope of another residence permit for a permanent residence permit to be granted.

The required language skills and basic knowledge of social conditions in the Federal Republic of Germany are considered proven when you have completed an integration course. If you were not entitled to attend an integration course (e.g. due to a low need for integration due to the fact that you hold a university degree), level A1 language skills are already deemed to be sufficient for the granting of a permanent residence permit. Knowledge of the legal and social order is assessed separately.