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How to apply for permanent residence
As of the 1 January 2005 introduction of the new German Immigration Act, foreigners
need only obtain a German residence permit, which gives them the right to work,
rather than separate residence and work permits. Citizens of the US, Australia,
Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, and Switzerland may apply for their residence
and work permit while remaining in Germany as visitors. Citizens of these countries,
however, are not allowed to work in Germany until after their work and residence
permit application is approved.
Citizens of most other countries are required to apply for and obtain a residence and
work permit prior to entering Germany at their German consulate.
The procedure as of 1 January 2005 is as follows:
Stage 1: The residence permit application (which also provides access to the labour
market) for the candidate is received by the German embassy in the country where
the candidate lives.
Stage 2: The Embassy passes the application to the immigration office (the
Auslaenderbehoerde) in the place where the job is to take place for initial approval.
The immigration office, in cooperation with the local employment office (the
Arbeitsamt) that issues the permission, makes its decision.
Stage 3: If the candidate's application has been approved, the Embassy provides an
entry visa to the candidate.
Stage 4: Upon arriving in Germany, the foreign national and any accompanying
family members must apply for their work and residence permits at the local
foreigners authority.
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