Here is an overview of the types of residence permits we are going to take a look at:
- Residence Permit for Research
- EU Blue Card
- Settlement Permit (also known as "Permanent Residence")
- Residence permit for partner/spouse/childen
Not sure which one is for you? Scroll down for a little quick TL;DR!
Residence Permit for Research
The following applies to me:
- I am a non-EU citizen
- I am about to be a PhD candidate/PostDoc at CISPA
- My gross salary is NOT above €41,041.80 (as of 2024)
Residence Permit for Research (According to Part 4, Section 18d of the Act on the Residence, Economic Activity and Integration of Foreigners in the Federal Territory)
EU Blue Card
The following applies to me:
- I am a non-EU citizen
- I will be a Faculty or a Research Group Leader at CISPA (or a PhD Candidate/PostDoc)
- My gross salary IS above €41,041.80 (as of 2024)
EU Blue Card (Section 18g of the Residence Act)
Settlement Permit (Permanent Residence)
The following applies to me:
- I have had a Blue Card for at least 33 months, and I still have it OR,
- I have a Blue Card for the last 21 months, and I speak at least B1 German OR,
- I have a 18d visa, it's been at least 4 years, and I want to keep staying and working in Germany (I have paid at least 48 months of mandatory or voluntary contributions to the statutory pension insurance fund) OR,
- I had a student visa, completed my masters in Germany and have worked with a work visa and paid at least 24 months of mandatory or voluntary contributions to the statutory pension insurance fund
Take a look at Settlement Permit (also known as "Permanent Residence")
"What about the others?
I want to bring my family (partner and children) with me! Residence permit for spouse/partner and children