The Settlement permit offers countless advantages for you and your family, but above all it allows you to stay in Germany permanently. This means that the Settlement permit is an unlimited right of residence and is associated with considerably more rights than a mere residence permit.
With the help of our free test, you can easily apply for an Settlement permit . In this article, we explain why you should definitely do this and exactly what the benefits of an Settlement permit are for you.
1st advantage: Secured residence in Germany
In contrast to a Settlement permit , a residence permit can be withdrawn at any time or made subject to certain conditions (such as training).
If, for example, Germany suddenly comes to the conclusion that your country of origin is safe and poses no danger to you due to current global political developments, your right of residence may be revoked and you may have to leave Germany.
At the same time, it is only possible to withdraw an Settlement permit in very exceptional cases (for example, in the case of false information or particularly serious criminal proceedings). You can therefore feel safe in Germany and no longer have to fear sudden deportation.
2nd advantage: Facilitated family reunification
One of the most important advantages for separated families is the facilitated family reunification. Due to the entry quota, you may have major problems bringing your spouse and/or children to Germany if you are entitled to subsidiary protection.
Why is that the case? It has been possible for beneficiaries of subsidiary protection to apply for family reunification since 2018. However, the quota is limited. According to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, there is only a quota of 1,000 people per month who are allowed to travel to Germany. Considering the enormously high numbers of refugees, this is significantly low.
According to § 29 Para. 1 No. 1 AufenthG, this problem is solved with Settlement permit . The more difficult entry requirements for your family therefore no longer apply as soon as you are in possession of a Settlement permit .
3rd advantage: Better creditworthiness
Another decisive advantage of the permanent right of residence becomes clear when taking out a loan. If you only have the right to stay in Germany for a limited period of time, no bank will grant you a loan.
The uncertainty as to whether you could actually repay the loan would be too great. After all, it could happen at any time that you have to leave Germany (for the reasons mentioned above). A Settlement permit entitles you to stay in Germany permanently and increases your chances of getting a loan from the bank enormously.
A loan enables you to make larger investments, for example to buy a house or start your own business.
4th advantage: Travel permit
The Settlement permit gives you complete freedom of movement. This means that you can not only travel within Germany without restrictions, but you can also finally leave the country and return without any problems. The only important thing is that you do not leave the country for longer than 6 months or with the intention of emigrating. Business trips, vacations and visits to other countries would finally be permitted again if you were in possession of the Settlement permit . You can even leave Germany for more than 6 months on application.
A particular advantage of this is that you can travel to your country of origin at any time without losing your residence in Germany.
5th advantage: Unrestricted work in Germany
A Settlement permit also entitles you to work in Germany. You can therefore simply change your job without having to inform Foreigners' office . This means that the permanent Residence permit is not dependent on a job!
You can now also easily set up your own business and fulfill your dream of owning your own restaurant, for example, or take up other gainful employment. In this case too, you no longer need to register with Foreigners' office .
6. advantage: no earmarking
As already mentioned, a right of residence can be tied to a specific purpose. This means that if the purpose (e.g. marriage, studies or training) ceases to exist, the permission to stay in Germany also expires. You would then have to leave the country. This cannot happen to you with a Settlement permit , as one of the major advantages is that the unlimited Residence permit is not tied to a specific purpose. It would remain in place in such a case.
7. advantage: secure future planning
Last but not least, Settlement permit also gives you a certain degree of planning security with regard to your future. You can finally arrive in Germany properly and no longer have to worry about having to give up everything here again. You can create a new home for yourself and your family, free from fears and offer you real prospects for the future, strengthen friendships and leave the past completely behind you.
8th advantage: No more waiting at the Foreigners' office
Another advantage of Settlement permit is that you now have almost the same rights as a German and therefore no longer have to sit at Foreigners' office all the time. You waste less time in waiting rooms and save yourself valuable nerves. With Settlement permit , you are largely spared the incessant disputes with the authorities.
9th advantage: Security in the event of political developments
A new government will be elected in Germany in 2025. Due to the current political movements in our country, it is not unlikely that a stricter refugee policy will prevail here afterwards.
This fact means that laws could soon change to your disadvantage, e.g. refugees could be deported more easily in the future or the receipt of a Settlement permit could be linked to stricter conditions.
As long as the AfD's poll ratings continue to rise, this risk is very high. With Settlement permit you are on the safe side regardless of the political situation. You have an open-ended Residence permit and don't have to worry about anything.
Summary - Advantages Settlement permit
The Settlement permit not only allows you to stay in Germany indefinitely and saves you the hassle of going to Foreigners' office, but it can also help you and your family to finally arrive in Germany completely.
In addition to being permanent, it is also geographically unrestricted and entitles you to pursue gainful employment, which means you are free to pursue all career opportunities in Germany. With permanent residence status, you also receive a secure future for yourself and your family and almost all the rights of a German.
Finally, here is an overview of the most important advantages of Settlement permit :
- Secure and permanent residence
Settlement permit is the best permanent right of residence. - Simplified family reunification
Settlement permit will make it much easier for you to bring your family to Germany. - You can finally take out loans
Loans enable you to make larger investments, e.g. to buy a house. - Enter and leave Germany freely whenever you want
Finally, you can travel to any country in the world, including your home country. - Workinglegally in Germany and abroad
You can change jobs or set up a company without any problems. - The permit is not tied to any specific purpose
Settlement permit The permit does not simply cease to be valid when studies, training or marriage ends. - Planning security for the future
A major advantage lies in the future prospects that you receive with Settlement permit - No more appointments at Foreigners' office
With permanent residence status, you are largely spared the need to go to Foreigners' office . - No more fear of deportation
With very special exceptions, your permanent Settlement permit residence permit cannot be taken away from you.
So if you want to stay in Germany permanently and also want to take advantage of all these benefits, we recommend you take our free test at Settlement permit.
When will I receive the Settlement permit?
FAQ - The most important questions and answers about the benefits of the Settlement permit
No! With very few exceptions, it is not possible to withdraw your indefinite Settlement permit !
Yes, with Settlement permit you can finally travel freely. Both exit and entry to Germany work and you can travel to your home country!
Yes, you can change your job in Germany without any problems and also set up your own company. You can work legally without any problems at Settlement permit .
Yes, you can apply for and take out a loan with Settlement permit . Until now, it was difficult for you to apply for loans because your Residence permit was limited in time. With Settlement permit this situation has come to an end!
Yes, your permanent residence permit Residence permit alone makes family reunification easier for you. Furthermore, by fulfilling the requirements for Settlement permit you already have important conditions for family reunification!
