Reasons for a residence permit
The residence permit is issued for a specific period and can be applied for on the following grounds:
- education
- for the purpose of study, language course, school attendance
- gainful employment
- Residence permit for research purposes
- Humanitarian, international law or political reasons
- Family reasons
- Searching for a training or study place
- Job search for skilled workers
You may only work in Germany if this is expressly stated in your residence permit.
Please note
A residence permit expires if:
- the foreigner leaves the country for a reason that is not of a temporary nature.
- the foreigner leaves the country and does not return within six months or within the period specified by the foreigners authority.
