Apply for a settlement permit for highly qualified persons

Please note in particular our information under:

  • Performance specification

    In special cases, foreign nationals who are highly qualified professionally or scientifically can obtain a permanent settlement permit immediately after the visa.

    Note: Your husband or wife or your life partner and your children under the age of 18 have aright to family reunification. They are also allowed to pursue gainful employment.

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg
    • You fulfil the passport and visa requirements.
      For the passport requirement, it is sufficient if you have a replacement identity card. Omit
    • Your livelihood is secured without you having recourse to public funds.
      Your livelihood is considered secure if you
      • Income in the amount of the simple social assistance standard rate plus
      • Costs for accommodation and heating and
      • of any health insurance contributions.
    • There are no grounds for expulsion against you.
    • Their stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
    • They belong to the following groups of people:
      • Scientists or academics with special expertise
      • Teachers or academic staff in a prominent position
    • Their integration into the living conditions of the Federal Republic of Germany is assured.

  • Process flow

    Before entering Germany, you must apply for a national visa in your home country.

    After entering Germany, you must apply for a settlement permit in writing to the Aliens' Registration Office before your visa expires.

  • Requirements

    Prerequisites for the settlement permit are:

    • You fulfil the passport and visa requirements.
      For the passport requirement, it is sufficient if you have a replacement identity card.
    • Your livelihood is secured without you having recourse to public funds.
      Your livelihood is considered secure if you
      • Income amounting to the simple social welfare standard rate (e.g. for a single person 391.00 euros)plus
      • Costs for accommodation and heating and
      • any health insurance contributions.
    • There are no grounds for expulsion against you.
    • Their stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
    • They belong to the following groups of people:
      • Scientists or academics with special expertise
      • Teachers or academic staff in a prominent position
    • Their integration into the living conditions of the Federal Republic of Germany is assured.

  • Which documents are required?

    Proof

    • the fulfilment of passport and visa requirements
    • that your livelihood is secure and that your integration into the living conditions of the Federal Republic of Germany is ensured (as a rule, by presenting the job offer)
    • the professional or scientific qualification
    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

    Application for a residence permit 

  • What are the fees?

    The fee for issuance is €147 (half is payable at the time of application).

  • Processing time

    4 - 6 weeks

  • Legal basis

  • What else should I know?

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

    You will receive the settlement permit in the form of a cheque card with additional electronic functions. You can find more information on this under "Apply for an electronic residence title (eAT)".

    Nationals of the Member States of the European Union (EU) have access to the German labour market due to their right to freedom of movement. They can pursue self-employment in Germany within the scope of their right of establishment. The same applies to other nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) and nationals of Switzerland.

    If you do not meet the academic or professional requirements, you may be able to obtain the following residence titles after entry:

    • Residence permit for the purpose of employment
    • Residence permit for the purpose of self-employment

    You can already clarify the choice of residence title in the visa procedure.

    Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of self-employment

    Apply for an electronic residence permit (eAT)

    Apply for residence for the purpose of employment

  • Applications / Forms


Start your request directly online

Who do I need to contact?

  • for the issue of a national visa prior to entry into Germany: the German mission abroad (embassy, consulate)
    Tip: A list of the missions of the Federal Republic of Germany abroad is provided by the Federal Foreign Office on its website.
  • after entry: the foreigners authority in whose district you usually reside. The foreigners authorities in Hesse are the district councils and mayors of the independent cities and the cities belonging to the districts with more than 50,000 inhabitants.
Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

Do you live in the northern district: municipality of Willingen (Upland), municipality of Diemelsee, town of Diemelstadt, town of Volkmarsen, town of Bad Arolsen, city of Lichtenfels, town of Bad Wildungen, municipality of Vöhl or in the town of Waldeck? Then you will find the right contact persons for your request here:

First letter Surname

Responsible processing

A - Aln

Kilian Emde

Aa - Aln

Pascal Kesper

Alo - Az, H, I, S

Jenta Sesselmann

B, E, D, U, V, W, X

Detlef Reimann

B, E, L, Mj - Mz

Jörg Jordan

Alo - Az, C, G

Eleni Bangert

C,G

Judith Schlömer

D,W

Elfi Schäfer

EU

Gerlinde Plücker

F, J, K, L, M, N

Larissa horse mackerel

F, J, Kh - Kz, V, Y, U, X

Franziska Brücher

H, I, S, Y, UMA

Schlüter, Sabine

Ka-Kg, 0, P, Q, Z

Marie-Laureen Grabarz

Ma-Mi, N, UMA

Claudia Jellen

O, P,Q, R, T, Z

Beate Hocke

R,T

Monika Plathe


If you live in the southern district: Gemeinde Edertal, Stadt Frankenau, Stadt Frankenberg (Eder), Gemeinde Allendorf (Eder), Stadt Hatzfeld (Eder), Gemeinde Burgwald, Gemeinde Haina (Kloster), Stadt Gemünden (Wohra) or in the Stradt Rosenthal, you will find your contact persons here:

First letter Surname

Responsible processing

A-K

Carolina Bergener

A-K

Fatine Atas

A-K

Gerlinde Schäfer-Vogel

L-Z

Dominik Stenzel

L-Z

Andreas Hartmann

Responsible departments

Responsible staff