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Apply for a certificate confirming the continued existence of the settlement permit

If you plan to stay abroad for an extended period, you may need a certificate confirming the continued validity of your permanent residence permit.

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Detailed description

If you have a settlement permit and stay abroad for an extended period, this may affect your residence status in Germany. Although the settlement permit is valid for an unlimited period, it may expire if you stay abroad for more than six months.



To ensure that your settlement permit does not expire, you can obtain a certificate of continued residence before you leave the country. This certificate allows you to stay abroad for more than six months without losing your residence status in Germany.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You have a valid residence permit.
  • You can secure your livelihood from your own resources.
  • There is no interest in deporting you.

Documents required

  • Proof of housing costs including heating costs (at least the last 3 bills)
  • Proof of income after entry

Please note

Your certificate may contain a deadline by which you must return to Germany. If you are unable to return in time, for example, due to an illness that prevents you from traveling, you must apply for an extension of your certificate.

Deadlines

no

Procedure

  • You contact the responsible authority.
  • The responsible office will send you an appointment for an interview.
  • Please bring all necessary documents, preferably in original, to the appointment.
  • The responsible authority will check your identity and documents.
  • The competent authority shall involve other authorities where necessary.
  • If your application is approved, you will receive the certificate.
  • If the application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice with the reasons for the rejection.

Processing time



Processing will take place directly at the appointment if all documents are complete.

Fees



18.00 EUR

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 51 (2) sentence 3, (4) Residence Act (AufenthG)


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Keywords: stays abroad Right of residence Return period Expiration of a right of residence 搂 51 Residence Act (AufenthG)

Last updated: 06.09.2025