What we need to know about Germany, the country’s residence permit, naturalization and settlement permits?

Technological inventions have indeed changed how we look into the future world. Majorly, it has helped us prosper and build a better future in the world we live in today. We can talk about the work of great Ernst’s Ruska whose doctoral studies led to the creation of the Electron Microscope at the privileged Technical University of Berlin. Likewise, one of the active ingredients of Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, was first synthesize by a German chemist paving the path to one of the most widespread uses of this miracle drug ever known. Not to forget, from the invention of Helicopter or the Diesel Engine to being the headquarter of one of the most luxury vehicles and motorcycles- Mercedes- Benz, Volkswagen, the BMW or the Adidas, Germany’s inventions has indeed brought technological comfort in the lives of the world. The discoveries have ultimately proven that the country has nonetheless been better and ranked for students wanting to pursue science, tech, engineering and business courses.

Other than the usual documents, core documents required for student VISA are;

• Visa Application Form
• Should have a Blocked Account (Expatrio) as a Proof of Financial Resources i.e. 11,208 Euros living expenses
• Health Insurance
• Visa Application fees of 75 Euros

One will have to wait for a minimum of 4 months until the decision is made from the Embassy or the Consulate

For residence permit, apart from the usual documents, the core documents required are;

• Evidence of employment for the past two years and bank statements
• Proof of paid pension insurance
• Health Insurance Evidence
• Proof of accommodation and address registration/ rental contract

For settlement permit, after the completion of their study, one needs to have lived for at least two years and worked in the relevant study field; possess adequate financial resources; must have held a residence permit for work; should be free from any criminal charges and must have paid the pension insurance throughout. Settlement fee for the permit is 113 Euros.

If one has spent a minimum of 8 years spent in Germany, one can actually acquire naturalization based on the conditions if one can actually prove their language skills; are employed and have a secured income; can understand the German political, social or the legal systems; be free from any criminal convictions and as well should have renounced their previous citizenship.

Naturalization cost as of 2023 is 255 Euros.