EU long-term permit lapse (within EU)

Overview

Use this if you hold EU long-term residence and stay within the EU but outside Germany. Absence may be permitted for up to six years under the EU long-term residence rules.

Timing to be aware of

2190 days after departure

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Departure date
• Permit type

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• I already left Germany but forgot to do my Abmeldung. Is this a problem?
• The Foreigners' Office never replies to my emails. How can I get a response?

Related events

• Automatic permit lapse warning threshold
  Critical
  150 days after departure
• Automatic permit lapse (temporary permits)
  Critical
  180 days after departure
• Automatic Blue Card lapse
  Critical
  365 days after departure
• Niederlassungserlaubnis lapse (general)
  Critical
  180 days after departure
• EU long-term permit lapse (outside EU)
  Critical
  365 days after departure