Watch this video to find out what happens if Foreigners' office rejects your application for Settlement permit . You don't need to panic about a negative decision, as you can always submit a new application for Settlement permit . However, a rejection, whether verbal or in writing, has disadvantages.

The biggest difficulty is that legal requirements can change again and again and conditions that you fulfill once can be dropped or changed when you try again. Ultimately, it is important to submit the application as soon as possible in order to obtain the Settlement permit as quickly as possible.

If you receive a negative rejection letter, it is important to first check whether you actually meet all the requirements. The easiest way to check this is to take our free test. If all the requirements are correct, you have the option of seeking legal recourse against the rejection notice. Depending on the federal state, there are different rules as to whether an appeal against the decision is required first, or whether you can take legal action directly at the administrative court.