Long-term residence milestones
Permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis), naturalization eligibility, and preparation steps after years in Germany
10 events
| Name | Priority | Deadline | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niederlassungserlaubnis eligibility (general) | High | 5 years after residence | ResidenceVisa |
| Blue Card to Niederlassungserlaubnis (with B1) | High | 21 months after Blue Card | ResidenceWorkVisa |
| Blue Card to Niederlassungserlaubnis (with A1 only) | High | 27 months after Blue Card | ResidenceWorkVisa |
| Section 21 self-employment to Niederlassungserlaubnis | High | 3 years after residence | ResidenceSelf-employmentVisa |
| Skilled Worker to Niederlassungserlaubnis | High | 3 years after residence | ResidenceWorkVisa |
| Naturalization eligibility (general) | High | 5 years after residence | ResidenceVisa |
| Naturalization eligibility (German spouse) | High | 3 years after residence | ResidenceFamilyVisa |
| Take integration civics test (Leben in Deutschland) | High | 90 days before naturalization application | ResidenceVisa |
| Naturalization eligibility (children) | Medium | 3 years after residence | ResidenceFamilyVisa |
| Start preparing naturalization documents | Medium | 180 days before eligibility date | ResidenceVisa |