Get Permanent Residency in Germany in 21 months?? This is how!

[@Carla369]

Hi! Greeting from Düsseldorf. I lived in Ireland before and in order to learn English I spent all my saving and I lived there for 3 years learning English. I moved to Germany and here in less than 27 months I already worked, saved money and I am now learning the B1 level of German. My case is weird since I could prove the B1 in some months but at that time I would have reach the 27 months and A1 level of German will be enough. I encourage everyone to make an effort and sacrifice, it worths it. Thanks so much both for your great work and support!

[@swatichoudhary9066]

My aim is to find someone who looks at me like Yvonna looks at Jen.

[@Chizzaram]

I think it's the way Jen looks at Yvonne.

[@graced.6711]

Ikr!

[@DamilolaAkeju-iu8dc]

😂😂 and then start a KZbin channel or apply for PR?

[@sanjivrm1478]

So cute they are

[@ferencpentek2337]

Sexist comment. Behave yourself.

[@rashomon351]

I do not really understand why this channel isn't much more popular. So much great information, sometimes even to me as a German ;)

[@piotresoule6931]

How Yvonne looks at Jen whenever Jen is speaking ☺️

[@nisthajain7687]

Very insightful 🙏🏻 keep going and share your knowledge!! Your pay slip video was also really great & helpful and true to 200% 👏🏻 Thank you!!

[@mahi1066]

Hi Jen and Yvonne! I know you already made a video about mental health, would you also consider making a video about immigrating to Germany if you're disabled? Especially GdB 50+ disabilities. How would working and studying work, how do you apply/prove your disability, do you get any type of assistance, what it's like to live as a disabled person in Germany, etc. are the kind of questions i have :) Thank you!

[@ecqmjr]

Ihr seid amazing, danke schön, alles Wesentliche zusammengefasst in 20 Minuten 😊

[@BlackUnicornVlogs]

WHAT! I love you ladies. I recently moved to Germany and was told at the embassy that I am a highly qualified worker and to state this when I go to the Ausländerbehörde but I never really understood what that meant. My employer has mentioned it as well to me but nothing explains better how this new law affects things then the 2 of you! I have been following you all since the channel started, just watching from the sidelines 🥰 Thank you so much for this video!!

[@simplegermany]

🥳 This is fantastic! So happy we could shed some light on what this means! And super cool that you qualify! If you don't mind, could you share a bit about what you do for us to learn what makes you qualify? If you prefer a private message, you could also use our contact form: simplegermany.com/contact Thanks so much!

[@yepitsabdullah]

Loved the video. Would love one regrading fast track to citizenship as well!

[@simplegermany]

Here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJipl56ehrlssMk 😊

[@jckl4085]

Hi thank you for your videos! I'm about to find a job in Germany since my country is in Europe but non-EU country lol I had some courses before and considering I'm on A2/B1 level, so I guess it would be better to finish now. As a civil engineer with 6+ years of experience, I will get to that Blue card and hope for the best!... Also, guess that recommendation would be to get a B1 in your home country :)

[@markoaleksic5855]

I want to add that Leben in Deutschland is not official mandatory to have for PR and that also depends in which state you live. In Hessen is mandatory.

[@simplegermany]

Thanks for sharing your experience. All governmental sites says that the applicant needs to prove their knowledge of the social system. The LiD is one of the ways to do so -- there might be other ways the state might accept.

[@nafisaislam386]

@@simplegermanythey don’t unfortunately. I studied in the area of law and politics but I still had to take LiD for Hessen.

[@turjo119]

My 3 years of collective knowledge about all sort of ways to get a PR condensed into a 20 min video? Man you ladies never miss a beat. I even got some clarification on certain things that have always bothered me but never actually remember to check out

[@simplegermany]

Thanks Jo! Always happy to help and to hear that our content is indeed achieving that 😊

[@saivardhanchowdary7918]

Hello! I have an EU Blue Card, and the remarks on it state "18B ABS.2." However, on the official website, it mentions that the fast-track process is applicable to "18g." Is it true that only holders with "18g" are eligible for the fast track, or can any Blue Card holder apply if they meet the necessary requirements? Thanks!

[@AbdoulAzizDiallo-r9w]

One can say that, u are the best People I have ever watched on KZbin. Best contents for ever, amazing , from Sénégal and interested in chancekarte. God bless 🎉🎉

[@andreabilio3742]

Thank zou so much for this video!!!!

[@petrshurov6450]

Thanks a lot for your work! It's Simply amazing :-) As an idea for video - tell us more details of getting PR for spouses. Should they have work? Or it's enough that only I'm working? Should they also pay taxes or my taxes are covering this need. Would be super super useful since many of us moved to Germany with our partners. thank you once again!

[@simplegermany]

Thanks for your great feedback! We do talk about spouses in this video and their possible fast-track if they work at least 20 hours per week for 3 years. 😊

[@MRmotorworkz]

So excited to see a new video this Monday morning 🙌 😊

[@ruangrit]

5 years ago when I went to German embassy applying for a normal working Visa, the person at the embassy looked at me and asked why not a blue card, so I said OK. so I got PR after 21 months. :-) without that nice "few second" advise, it will take much longer.

[@simplegermany]

Amazing! We have also hear from others that case workers at the embassy or Ausländerbehörde are sometimes really trying to see whether you can get the 'better' permit. We are very happy to hear feedback like that! 😊

[@AlexBardanov]

From my experience ABH workers in Berlin is much more relaxed in terms of how strict they with those requirements in comparison to ABH workers from Brandenburg and Bavaria.

[@farhaankhan28]

Hey, Could you also make a similar video about different pathways and requirements for getting a citizenship based on the new Law and the latest information about that, Including points like -For students coming in Germany, does the part-time job while studying count? Thanks.

[@simplegermany]

Here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJipl56ehrlssMk 😊

[@joannunemaker6332]

Great advice. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

[@yaseminsenlikalgburi]

This is very informative, thank you both 🎉

[@alexandermikhaylov8134]

Sounds nice on paper. The bureaucratic reality might differ drastically though: the actual wait times to get your PR application submitted vary strongly depending on ABH...

[@moldytexas]

Perfect timing for this video. I JUST arrived in Germany for my master's degree!

[@s41kovl]

The requirements for PR also differs from City to City. I have a Blue Card and I was past 27 months with A1 Certificate but when I applied for PR in Cologne, they required to have a Leben in Deutschland, even though that was only in case you are applying after 21 months with B1. Mind you that with only A1 a person is in no way capable of comprehending and doing Leben in Deutschland which needs to be done in German. I had to understand 300 questions and bruteforce memorise them before going to the exam. Annoying thing is, It's been almost 5 months since I took the exam and I still haven't got the certificate and in the meantime I'm almost done with B1. It feels like even though they shortened the minimum duration required to apply for a PR but nothing changed.

[@simplegermany]

Interesting fact to point out the A1 and LiD discrepancy - makes sense. And then again it also makes sense that the government requires proof of language and or integration. We always encourage everyone to learn German as it opens the country and culture so much better 😊

[@niloofartavakoli1543]

Best channel!!!!❤❤🎉🎉

[@backpack_person985]

Thank you so much for making these videos. Can you make a video about what happens after you become a naturalized citizen (after living in Germany for 5+ years) given the new rules? What if you want to leave Germany then, does citizenship ever expire? Any other requirements to keep citizenship active?

[@simplegermany]

Citizenship never expires 😊 We have a video on the new citizenship law here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJipl56ehrlssMk

[@backpack_person985]

@@simplegermany Thank you so much!

[@farnazkarami91]

It would be nice if you talk about Ausbildung in Germany. How to make a CV for it? or other subjects.

[@19891214ful]

As always, so informative. I vote Simple Germany to the Make it in Germany official 👨‍⚖️👨‍⚖️ If I have a blue card and B1 I can apply for PR? 🤔

[@simplegermany]

Thanks 💜Depends on how long you have contributed 😉 Please do the test in the description to find the answers for your personal situation 😊

[@ashokvasudevan9270]

Thank you for the video, very insightful. Just to add, some expats like me (from India) might have the challenge that despite working in a full time job in germany, your employer might not contribute to the rentenversicherung for the first 4 years due to the Totalization agreement (or certificate of coverage) between India and Germany. In such a case, eligibility counter starts from the fifth year onwards.

[@simplegermany]

Oh wow, we did not know about that. Are you on a fully German contract or on an ICT card or similar?

[@ashokvasudevan9270]

@@simplegermanyI moved here with a EU blue card in Germany. But for the first 4 years I had a befristet vertrag, which was converted into an unbefristet vertrag from 5th year onwards.

[@dushansilva1]

Hey guys! Great video as always! Quick question, when you say you can loose the PR if we leave germany for more than 6 months. Does it mean 6 months consecutively in a year or whole through out the year i was outside the country for in total six months (for example Jan, Feb, March and June, July, August)

[@simplegermany]

6 months at a time is what matters according to our research.

[@travelvideopro]

Do you know the answer to this question: if I'm a Blue Card holder and my work is in the Netherlands but my house / residence is on the other side of the border in Germany, can I apply for German PR? In other words, do you have to live AND work in Germany in order to apply for PR?

[@simplegermany]

You need to have contributed to the German pension fund, hence you need to work in Germany 😉

[@travelvideopro]

@simplegermany thanks for the super quick answer!

[@vaklactica]

Hi ladies! Many thanks for your very informative video. In regard of the spouse form a PR holder, that has not contributed herself to the pension system, are they also eligible for a PR?

[@simplegermany]

As we say in the video - after 5 years, as long as all other requirements are met 😊

[@soyturk13]

Hi Jen and Yvonne. Thanks for the video. I feel like there is no point on applying for permanent residency if you already have a blue card. With Blue Card, they usually give 4 years of residency permit and you can leave the country up to 12 months compared to 6 months with permanent residency. Then, you can renew it once and apply for citizenship (or you don't even have to renew it if you have C1 German). Is it possible to directly apply for citizenship without the permanent residency?

[@simplegermany]

Your point is valid and it is completely an individual decision. The Blue Card should suffice to apply for citizenship, however, some residence permits don't work as a basis for citizenship - the small numbers on the permit make the difference. To find out for your case, we suggest taking the test which we link in the description as it asks about exactly the type of permit you hold to assess your case 😊

[@insaintmusic]

There is. With the Blue Card, your ''temporal'' residency is tied to your job and your contribution to the system. If you stop working, you will get another Aufenthaltstitel (ID - temporal residency) as a Job Seeker with a shorter expiration date. If you want to be self-employed, you must request this work permit with another entity in charge: Arbeits Migration. It is a long process, in which they coordinate with the local chamber of commerce and you need to send a lot of documents (Business Plan, financial projections, and you need to answer why your project is beneficial for Germany). I've been waiting already 4 months for their answer, wish me luck! If you are a permanent resident, you could easily create a company, work as a freelancer, part-time, and not necessarily related to your profession.

[@ManiMohtasham-e3s]

Thank you for the great video! I was wondering if a part-time HiWi job counts toward the 21-month requirement, or are we only eligible if we've worked 21 months full-time?

[@simplegermany]

We can't tell you, as other factors apply such as proofing financial stability. Please do the test we mention in the description to see whether you qualify.

[@benBergma]

HI, Very nice information. A quick question , Entering my 5th year here in Germany next January. Regarding pension contributions, I missed paying for 7 months from August 2022 to March 2023. This is due to the significant delays caused by my new company's challenges with the immigration process from August 2022. It took 7 months to obtain my new work permit. Will this absence of payments be taken into account? Thank you and God Bless you guys.

[@simplegermany]

Of course it will. Only the months count in which you contributed. Congrats on almost living here 5 years 🤩

[@benBergma]

@@simplegermany Oh, that's unfortunate for me. But perhaps I can still try to apply next year. I have appointments and pending emails and documents sent by immigration from that time. Thank you, and please share more videos from you guys

[@AmirhoseinHeidari-r9d]

Thanks for this information. I am coming to Germany with work visa and start my full time job very quick with fiktionsbescheinigung. However my appointment with immigration office for the Blue card would be in 7 month!! I would like to know whether if this 7 month also will consider for my PR?

[@simplegermany]

In our opinion it should. But ask your case worker once you have your appointment for the Blue card 😊

[@edw.y2451]

Hi Jen and Yvonna, thank you for your informative content! Have you heard about cases for pension paid from student part-time job and pension paid while holding a job seeker visa? Does those pension payment month count for PR?

[@simplegermany]

Its not so clean cut as for us to be able to say yes. Please do the test in the description to find out whether you qualify or check the sources in the description regarding your specific case 😊

[@edw.y2451]

@@simplegermany thank you very much 😊

[@architectCobi]

Hey guys thanks a lot for this video. I completed my masters in Berlin and I'm currently working as self employed on my 18 month visa extension. Can I apply for PR directly or do I need to wait another 3 years? I've also got a b1 certificate and currently enrolled in a b2 course

[@simplegermany]

Think about it …. Have you contributed to the public pension fund during your studies? Also the timelines we give are based on having a residence permit based on the reason we give. You currently don’t hold a residence permit to be self employed but a job seeking one, correct? Good job on almost having B2 German 💪

[@architectCobi]

@@simplegermany yup but the current one says ‚erwerbststigkeit erlaubt‘ I will be converting mine to self employed visa by December. Thanks for getting back

[@SHE-SHE251]

thank you for your inputs; I appreciate and myself gets lots of inputs from you in different topics🙏. To be honest, I don't think the authorities even know what they mean "highly skilled person". They didn't defined it well, what education level? how long work experiences? what research achievement they expect (publication, grant winner, award winners....)? what technical expertise they mean? nothing said on this details. I my self PR holder, from my experience "highly skilled person" is very general no one knows.

[@comendrun9074]

Thanks for your channel and sharing your information with us. A side note: getting PR after 21 months with blue card + B1 German certificate is not part of the new law. It was there since at least 2021 if I remember it correctly. The only change is for A1 level German certificate holders, which is down to 27 months, from 33 months.

[@simplegermany]

It was indeed in place - but the time frame was also shortened - it was I believe 24 or 27 months before for B1 language holders as well. So both time frames got reduced 😊

[@AuliaRahman356]

@@simplegermany nope, the guy is correct. Even before the new law came in effect, it was already the fastest way to get PR (I moved to Germany in 2018 and even then this was already the case)

[@saivardhanchowdary7918]

Hello! I have an EU Blue Card, and the remarks on it state "18B ABS.2." However, on the official website, it mentions that the fast-track process is applicable to "18g." Is it true that only holders with "18g" are eligible for the fast track, or can any Blue Card holder apply if they meet the necessary requirements? Thanks!

[@aulienated]

​@@saivardhanchowdary7918go ahead and apply, it's the same thing

[@rejaverion7665]

Hi! Can spouses of blue card holders also apply for PR in 21 months, if they themselves have B1 and have been working non stop?

[@simplegermany]

If they meet all of the requirements listed in the video, then yeah.

[@ranjithasumesh4026]

Is it applicable for bluecard dependant too , if they don’t have been 21 months of working in Germany ??

[@simplegermany]

We talk about dependents in the video as a specific category - please rewatch the full video 😊

[@Lorena4714]

Do you need a certificate of B1 from a specific organization? Or just your certificate from q Language school. I have a Blue Card

[@simplegermany]

That depends on your case worker. Some want official certificates, others accept language schools.

[@cristiansimi8680]

thank you very much for the video! quick question, I have the blue card but I have a gap here as 4 months in between as unemployed. So the 21 months can be straight or have this 4 months gap?

[@simplegermany]

Please do the test in the description to find the answers for your personal situation 😊

[@rickrs5289]

Hey, nice video!! A quick question: at the time of renewing the permanent residence, do we have to have job?

[@simplegermany]

We can't tell you for sure as you still need to proof you are financially secure.

[@Madame_Fi]

Hi, is it only graduating from a German university or colleges are accepted? And for the program what if I studied a professional course or does it have to be a degree?

[@sambramrai2824]

Thank you for the super informative video, as always! I just applied for PR with 27 months of work and A1-level German. Fingers crossed! I have a question: my spouse, who is currently on a Blue Card dependent visa and has completed B1, will start working soon. Is it better for her to apply for her own Blue Card now, or should she remain dependent on me until I receive my PR, and then apply as a dependent? Our ultimate goal is for her to also get PR. Which path would be the fastest?

[@simplegermany]

Sounds like you know what you are talking about 💪 We can't advise on individual situations. Why don't you take the known requirements and draw the 2 possible timelines out to make an educated decision 😊

[@alexbassett8274]

Hey team I have a question regarding the ‚No Criminal Record‘ requirement for the PR and Dual Citizenship application. Does this apply to the time spent in Germany or does it refer to the time spent in your home country? I’m no serial killer but I was a boy racer in my youth and also grew some weed in my teens (over 20 years ago). In NZ your criminal record is deleted after 7 years without reoffending but I wonder if it will become an issue in Germany… thank you for your time. P.S. you have helped me so much with your content, I have watched all your videos multiple times. Smoothly yours, Alex.

[@simplegermany]

Hey Alex, happy to hear that our content is super helpful to you 😊 To our knowledge you only need to provide a German 'Führungszeugnis'.

[@kiransingh6148]

Hello ! You both are doing a Great work! Thank you. Could you please also create a video, "how can someone make nominee for accounts like trade republic , N26, scalable capitals? "The process is not described yet anywhere.

[@simplegermany]

What do you mean by nominee for accounts?

[@galaktikproblem]

I have a quick question regarding the statement on the website you've shared that says, ‘You have paid into the statutory pension insurance scheme for 24 months’ for people who have studied and graduated from a university in Germany. I am currently working part-time (around 20 hours per week) as a working student in my field, and my payslips show contributions to the statutory pension insurance scheme (Rentenversicherung). Does this mean I will be eligible to apply for permanent residency (PR) after I graduate and secure a full-time job, or would I need to continue working in a position that contributes to the Rentenversicherung for another two years before applying? 😁 I know you are here to inform us and probably not 100% sure but just wanted to check :)

[@priscilakitagawa2365]

Hey! I also finished my studies in here, so I was doing some research about PR, and I THINK I read that working student experience (20h per week) count as half year (so, 6 months). But, I could be wrong, so maybe it’s still a good idea to do some search…or maybe someone else might answer you :)

[@simplegermany]

Yes, we have also come across the count as half - however, we didn't go into depth on working student in our research. It also depends on how your studies get classified - if they get considered as 'gewöhnlicher Aufenthalt'. Ultimately, we would ask your case worker at the Ausländerbehörde when you change your student permit to the following job seeking permit what applies in your case so you know your concrete timeline 😊

[@spandana5432]

i do not think so. you need to work for minimum 24 months. check make it in Germany website

[@dovahkin97]

The number of monthly contribution becomes a secondary concern, the amount of time worked in a full time job still stands as the initial barrier to entry. The process is streamlined and made keeping this exact situation in mind. Also, any student job that ideally contributed to your academic growth aren’t put in the same basket as working full time. So, the clock starts ticking when you are in either a job or a PhD as a candidate.

[@galaktikproblem]

@@dovahkin97 do you have a source that shows it should be either a full-time job or phd position?

[@missmarch4414]

Hello is caregiver is a skilled job? And a factory worker?

[@rachnasingh7359]

But one doesn't have to have a PR or a Blue card to be naturalized within 3 years of residency (with C1 level German language skill) or within 5 years (with B1 level Deutsch).

[@simplegermany]

Yes, a regular work permit is enough as well. But a student permit is usually not.

[@sox5404]

ANMERKUNGEN 18b ABS.2 S. 1: is not available in the test I am a blue card holder since 09/2022 , i have taken German course until B1.1 but i didnt take any tests

[@mauriciotorres6815]

It would be nice a video of how extend limited PR. For example I am software developer and i am working a freelancer in germany ( for latin american company ). My current visa just alows me to stay one year but I saw that might be posible to get a freelancer visa and extend that period...

[@simplegermany]

You should speak directly to your Ausländerbehörde to find out what the requirements are for you 😉

[@Why-D]

Very good overview!

[@Rustam_Baziev]

Great video! I have 22 paragraphs, I took an integration course, passed the B2 and the "LiD" test, got to the university and now I don't know if it's worth changing the visa :)

[@simplegermany]

If you are on a student permit, of course it is 😊

[@Rustam_Baziev]

@@simplegermany I hold humanitarian 22, which gives the right to study, work etc. But the rules about how to get the passport with it are somewhat not obvious^^

[@hamzafazal9174]

Hey Guys, thank you so much for such a informative video. My question is, i have been living in Germany since 8 years now. I have done german level C1 and lebens test already. However, i have been working as full time on work permit since last one year but i also worked part time during my studies. Therefore, i have more than 66 months of rentenversicherung. Do you think i can apply for PR already?

[@simplegermany]

Congrats on all your accomplishments 😊 please do the test in the description to find out if you qualify 😊

[@saivardhanchowdary7918]

Hello! I have an EU Blue Card, and the remarks on it state "18B ABS.2." However, on the official website, it mentions that the fast-track process is applicable to "18g." Is it true that only holders with "18g" are eligible for the fast track, or can any Blue Card holder apply if they meet the necessary requirements? Thanks!

[@simplegermany]

18b is the old law and 18g the new law. Please do the test in the description to get an answer to your personal situation 😊

[@saivardhanchowdary7918]

@@simplegermany Thanks for the reply!!😃

[@ArturoCastillo89]

How can I prove the level of German? What kind of certificate is needed? Does it have to be a formal Goethe institute certificate or for example any other school level certificate will do the job? ie. I have a certificate of B2.2 of speeex which is an online language platform. So not sure if I need to go ahead and perform the official test

[@simplegermany]

That will depend on your case officer and how ‘strict’ they are. For Jen a regular language course certificate was enough. But the more official the certificate (eg Goethe) the safer you are.

[@AmadeusLvB]

Hi, thanks for the nice video :) I live in Nuremberg for few years now and I have blue card since I moved here, but i can't get PR unless I pass B1. is it a state law or it recently changed? thank you :)

[@simplegermany]

The requirements we are mentioning took effect in November last year and April this year.

[@AmadeusLvB]

@@simplegermanythank you 😊

[@Learniverse683]

@simplegermany Thank you ❤ very useful information. I have another question, what would happen if someone with a blue card get laid off after 27 working months, he still be able to apply to the the PR ?

[@simplegermany]

Thanks 😊 We can't tell you for sure as you still need to proof you are financially secure.

[@dovahkin97]

No. You need to show that you still have an active contract with > 6 months on hand before the contract expires. Also, probezeit doesn’t count towards that time, if listed separately on your contract.

[@ewatvbyewanmaabeywickrama5665]

Is there a possibility for spouses and children of bluecard holders also getting the PR at the time of blue cardholder apply for PR?If so what are the requirements?

[@simplegermany]

At the same time, no. We discuss the possible fast-track for spouses in the video as well :) It depends on whether you worked part-time.

[@fuazi5833]

I am sorry to hear the passing of your brother. hope you have and knowledge to answer the following questions. here we go! I am a Canadian citizen planning to move to Germany for an opportunity to work. Here in Canada, I work in a construction environment as a heavy equipment operator, handling machines such as loaders, rock trucks, and excavators. I attended school for this training and obtained a certificate after completing a 4-week course. I have been working with this training for 3 years now. Suppose this certificate is not enough to qualify me. In that case, I am considering taking Category C truck training in Germany after converting my Canadian driving license and passing the necessary exams and knowledge tests. Will this help me obtain the Germany Chancenkarte (the Opportunity Card)? Thank you for your time and consideration! foz

[@Sam-e4r2b]

What if a person with a foreign university qualification holds a skilled resident permit for one year then a blue card ,how it will be calculated

[@simplegermany]

Please do the test in the description to find the answers for your personal situation 😊

[@lografo3683]

2:35 - To clarify, is it 27 months living or working in Germany? Thank you

[@lografo3683]

8:31 - never mind 😅

[@husseinahmed1711]

Thanks for the great content! I have a question regarding permanent residency (PR) for Blue Card holders. The immigration office (Landesamt) requested that I provide a Leben in Deutschland certificate as part of my PR application. However, I currently hold an A1 German language certificate and have been living and working in Germany for over 33 months, which I believed would be sufficient for PR. I'm a bit confused because the Leben in Deutschland exam seems to require a higher level of German proficiency than A1. Isn't this a contradiction? Shouldn’t my current qualifications meet the PR requirements, or is there something I'm missing?

[@simplegermany]

Yes, the Leben in Deutschland is in German. We have prepared a bundle of all the questions in German and translated (by a human) into English with study resources -- you can check it out. I'm sure it will help you study if your level of German is ~A1: simplegermany.shop/products/german-citizenship-questions

[@johnpatterson9908]

I am curious if a retired person or disabled person who gets a pension or disability check can get a 1 to 2 year Visa or possibly P R or citizenship in Germany.

[@am_haus]

Being that you, Jen, came from Guatemala, how were you able to go and stay in Germany? I am from the US, but my gGrandpa came from Germany. He naturalized here, so I do not qualify for citizenship by descent. I have to do it the old fashioned way. I have also been hearing the immigration laws are going to change again in February 2025. Do you have any advice?

[@simplegermany]

You can learn all about how I got to Germany in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3vchqeiZaeajZosi=kuNQIadPYHrWPuh2 We don't buy into scaring people about potential changes. We talk about facts and laws. If they change, we let you know 😉

[@antoniozealous.6908]

What about someone with already a PR from other Eu country,Must He/she wait for 2, 3 or 5years?

[@awaismuhammad9242]

What if someone has a blue card from another EU country, lets say Poland and wants to come to germany after 2 years of staying in Poland with a blue card? Can one transfer the pension contributions made in poland to germany. Does one need to spend 21/27 months in germany again or you can apply for PR directly if you meet all other requirements. Thanks for all the content

[@simplegermany]

You should look into the EU permanent residence. You can find more info here: www.bamf.de/EN/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/ZuwandererDrittstaaten/Migrathek/Niederlassen/niederlassen-node.html

[@hemagoku]

is Leben in Deutschland required only in specific cities? I don't see it on my city's mentioned requirements

[@simplegermany]

It can vary, yes. It often states something in the lines of 'Proof that you have basic knowledge of the legal and social system and way of life in Germany'. You can do that easiest with the test.

[@santiagomarino2188]

Seems impossible 🥲 but then, whats the practical difference between a PR and citizenship? Thank you for the content!

[@simplegermany]

With the PR you can only leave Germany for 6 months at a time and it can expire. You have no voting rights as well. Citizenship is for life and you have full voting rights and no more visits to the Ausländerbehörde.

[@ar888-i4g]

is PR actually better than blue card? don't really see a point to getting a PR since it expires within 6 months

[@wasilqayyum]

Isn’t the Blue Card tied to an employer? Not sure on this

[@dovahkin97]

Yeah true, but then again with a PR you don’t need to be tied to an employer and are free to work in another field not related to your study/experience or open a business on your own accord as well

[@ar888-i4g]

@@dovahkin97 true. none of those apply to me so i am still considering whether it’s worth it

[@icanbakir]

I want to know how the 21/27 months will be counted? Is it by the date I started to work in Germany? Because, some ABH are saying they will count it from the date on your Blue Card( which I got after 12 months?). Plus, is Leben in Deutschland required for all of 27 months application? Because it doesnt make sense to get an exam in german with A1:)

[@simplegermany]

Our research shows that the timeframe in which you paid contributions matters. It also states that you need to proof that 'you have a basic knowledge of the legal and social system and of the way of life in Germany'. One way to do that is via the LiD. Ultimately, it depends on your case worker and Ausländerbehörde what they will accept. We can only encourage you to learn German either way, as you will need it for future procedures and to integrate better 😊

[@AgathaALIU]

Please can you do video on a German language course I want to no if after doing internsive course form B1 to C 1 can I switch to Ausbildung after my language.

[@simplegermany]

We talk about German language courses in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4G1mXqgfpmIq6s 😊 Please inform yourself about the requirements for an Ausbildung with the institute that offers the Ausbildung.

[@Pari_gery]

27 months from I move to Germany or 27 months from the blue card issued??

[@ces8111]

What about children who are under 16 years old? Will they get the PR as soon as 1 of the parents get it?

[@elainechee9271]

If you have a EU blue card and live in Germany for 27 months and A1, you still need to pass the Leben in Deutschland Test in order to get PR. I am studying for the test now.

[@elliek5350]

You are theeeeee best!

[@surayakanizsumona1294]

Hi. I am a student but my husband came to Germany with family reunion visa. Can he also get PR or naturalisation, because he has full time job and meets all the requirements (job, B1 certificate, Einbürgerung Test)?

[@simplegermany]

Please do the test we mention in the description to see whether you qualify.

[@surayakanizsumona1294]

@@simplegermany Hi. I checked and it shows that he is eligible for that. I think it still depends on the officer. Thank you 🙂!

[@shinobabu]

Hey Helpful Video❤. Is it possible to fast track with TestDaf certificate instead of B1 level?

[@simplegermany]

It should, cause it shows your German competency. However, it's something your immigration office should be able to confirm to you.

[@EeeHooxx]

Hello Simple Germany, I have an unusual situation and hope you can provide some guidance. I’ve been working in Germany for 28 months now. Initially, I started working while on a visa, and after six months, I received my residence permit due to significant processing delays in my city. At the time, I couldn’t apply for a Blue Card because my salary didn’t meet the required threshold. However, nine months ago, I was granted a Blue Card after the law for salary limit was adjusted. Given these circumstances, am I eligible to apply for permanent residency now or after 18 months (9 months on Blue Card + 18 other months in case my previous months doesnt count)? If not, what specific criteria should I meet to proceed?

[@randommoments7174]

What about spouce of european citizen (schenzen ) zone if both are working full time

[@simplegermany]

Please take a look at the sources linked to in the description to identify your individual case.

[@wassimelmejjad6937]

Thanks! If I have a B1 level, and worked for 31 months BUT since the Blue Card threshold was lowered and it turns out I was a eligible for a BC for since 21 months, could I apply for the PR already?

[@simplegermany]

Please use the test in the description to get an answer for your individual case 😊

[@radhiyarizwan1386]

Hello, please make a video on parents permanent visa in Germany after 2024 march

[@simplegermany]

We talk about bringing parents here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHOUnH9sp9uNaMk&si=7BevkJIozf1nW8cC

[@RustyPWNZ]

I have 27 month of job here on salary much higher then minimum BLue card. Still ABH can’t reply for two month already.

[@azjelo]

Having the EU blue card, can you still apply for the PR after 33 months without having the A.1 certification ? Also is Lingoda recognised by the official administration in Germany? Thanks!

[@simplegermany]

No, you can't. As we state in the general requirements that apply for everyone, you need to have B1 level and a certificate to proof so. The A1 level for Blue Card is the only exception. We can't tell if Lingoda will be accepted as it varies from case worker to case worker. Some may, others may not.

[@azjelo]

@@simplegermany got it! Btw i wanted to thank you guys for your wonderful videos, you have been my guide before and after I settled in Germany, it’s been 2 years already since I live in Munich and soon 3 years since I’m subscribed to your channel , thank you endlessly for sharing all of this practical info!

[@vivianvalverde]

I applied for PR after 27 months with blue card and my level of German is less than A.1.1 And I got it! 🎉🎉🎉 no language certification needed

[@azjelo]

@@vivianvalverde thanks for your feedback ! Did you achieve A.1.1 via lingoda or another platform ? Also which city did you apply from ?

[@loyidandrews]

I started working with Bluecard in February 2022 and have been employed there since. However, I received unemployment benefits for 6 months during this period due to a job loss. Do those 6 months count, or is it only the 27 months of actual work that are considered when applying for PR?

[@simplegermany]

Good question, we are not sure. Please ask your Ausländerbehörde directly.

[@kalolanachiketa5818]

Do I need to translate Date of Birth certificate into German language or only Passport is enough and DOB certificcate is not required?

[@simplegermany]

Check what the requirement for your embassy or Ausländerbehörde is.

[@derekkatz2875]

Question. What if you are about to get married an EU citizens but a non German, in this case, my French gf, but we both live in Berlin. Can I apply for a PR? ( I am a freelancer from the U.S. but don’t speak German nor have contributed to this pensions plan). Thank you guys :) just subscribed!

[@simplegermany]

Marriage only opens a few doors - you still need to improve your language skills and contribute. Please use the test in the description to find out whether you qualify.

[@tamithilina5176]

I was applying for PR and they gave me a appointment and send me a letter that i have to fill a long form on this day in Deutsch. Can please explain me what is this form regarding? Thank you and really appreciate 🙏

[@simplegermany]

Maybe it is the application form?

[@coder-e2u]

Please answer my question. Does working in your profession as a student for 2 years also count?

[@dovahkin97]

If you have paid any amount of pension contribution during that SHK/WHK job, then yes, it does.

[@simplegermany]

What we mention at minute 4:05 is 2 years working after you graduate.

[@berinpaul8421]

Can someone post the link to the official residence act page that says 27 months for Blue card holders. I still see 33 months in gesetze-im-internet.

[@simplegermany]

On the official government website to which we link in the description under sources: www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/living-permanently/settlement-permit

[@berinpaul8421]

@@simplegermany Thanks a lot. The english page of gesetze-im-internet seems to be outdated then.

[@eyesoffloraandfauna8728]

Any school or free sprachenclub for new people in berlin .. I want to practice conversation

[@agayaraliyev9823]

Unfortunately, German bureaucracy does not allow you to apply for permanent residency (PR) after 21 months. The problem is that once you arrive in Germany, it takes at least 6 months to receive your Blue Card, and in most cases, it can take even longer. This means that, in reality, Blue Card holders can only apply for PR after 30-31 months

[@simplegermany]

But while you wait for your physical Blue Card, you are already on a Blue Card visa and start contributing to the pension fund, right? We would think that that time counts - let us know if you experience it otherwise please.

[@agayaraliyev9823]

@@simplegermany Yes, I also thought so. However, at "Auslanderamt" I was told that 21 months counts from the issue date of the physical Blue Card.

[@simplegermany]

Interesting!

[@icanbakir]

@@agayaraliyev9823 If you ask it with a lawyer, it will help them to understand. As mentioned, you paid the contribution from the day 0. Some ABH are not friendly unfortunately.

[@annapurnasharma]

Can a person with German PR holder work in Switzerland or any other country in Europe?

[@simplegermany]

No, not as far as we know.

[@annapurnasharma]

@@simplegermany Thank you ! I thought so as well. I wonder why they call it EU Bluecard then, its should be called Germany Bluecard :P ha ha

[@meetimian3383]

Does that mean that with PR we can live in Germany for as long as we want??

[@adilshaikh7539]

I have a question with 21 months after blue card. What if I change my job ....will my probation period of my new job also be counted in these 21 months

[@simplegermany]

What matters is the timeframe in which you contributed to the German pension fund.

[@pursuitdiablosv]

Hi! Maybe a unique question about my personal situation. I came to Germany 5 years ago to do a Master's, finished the degree and then got a job seeker permit (AufenthG 20), during which i earned a salary that paid into my Rentenversicherung for 8 months. At the start of last year, I switched to a 'skilled workers with academic degree' permit (AufenthG 18b) and continue to pay into the Rentenversicherung to present day. My question is, as a german university degree holder who would like to apply for Niederlassungserlaubnis after 24 months, do my 8 months contributing to the Rentenversicherung while on the job seeker visa count? Taking into account the months I've contributed to Rentenversicherung since I switched to my current permit (17 months so far), am i already eligible to apply for Niederlassungserlaubnis? Thank you!

[@simplegermany]

Since we are not immigration lawyers, we can't answer questions to personal cases. What matters according to our research is the timeframe and the duration in which you contributed to the German pension fund. But to get your individual answer, you can take the free test in the description to see if or when you qualify or ask your immigration office directly. 😊

[@Herodude-n1x]

Sure you can qualify to apply for a PR in 21 months if you meet all the criteria, but to get an appointment at the ABH takes another 21 months and to finally get the PR, it's gonna take another few months, so in total 40-45 months hahaha🤣🤣🤣 . . But jokes aside: thank you for an information video once again.

[@simplegermany]

Welcome!!! And the duration highly depends on where you live 😉