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Which place to enter?

The location is used to determine the responsible office for the selected administrative service. In most cases you can enter your place of residence to find the competent authority. However, there are also cases in which a different location must be specified. Here are some examples:

Birth certificateYou want to get married and need a birth certificate. You live in Hanover, but you were born in Celle. You must therefore state your place of birth, i.e. Celle.

Business registrationYou would like to register a business in Braunschweig. Your place of residence is Hanover. You must therefore state the location of your future business, i.e. Braunschweig.

Apply for a building permitYou would like to build a house in Wunstorf and therefore apply for a building permit. Her place of residence is currently Hanover. You must indicate the place where the house is to be built. In this case it is Wunstorf.

Applying for a settlement permit for highly qualified specialists

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In special cases, highly qualified foreign nationals can obtain a settlement permit without prior residence periods in Germany. In particular, the following are considered highly qualified in this sense:

  • Scientists with special specialist knowledge or
  • teachers in a prominent function, or
  • scientific staff in a prominent function.

Who should I contact?

Responsible authorities

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Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Sicherheit und Ordnung
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Meppen
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Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62 , 49705 Meppen
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Telephone: 05931 44-0
Fax: 05931 44-3621
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.emsland.de
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Bus: 993
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible

Contact

Ausländerbehörde
Telephone: 05931 44-0
Email: Get in touch
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Requirements

The prerequisites for the settlement permit are:

  • They meet the passport and visa requirements.
  • Your livelihood is secured without using public funds.
  • There is no ground for expulsion against you.
  • Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • They are highly qualified in the sense mentioned above.
  • Their integration into the living conditions of the Federal Republic of Germany is ensured.

Note: Highly qualified persons are not entitled to participate in an integration course

Which documents are required?

  • Proof of compliance with passport and visa requirements
  • Proof of secure livelihood
  • Proof of professional or scientific qualification
  • Employment contract
  • Proof that there are no grounds for expulsion against you
  • Proof that you do not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Proof that your integration into the living conditions of the Federal Republic of Germany is secured.

Depending on the other requirements you need to meet, the competent authority may require additional documentation. Please inquire at the responsible foreign representation or the immigration authority which documents are required.

What are the fees?

Fee: 147,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no

Legal basis

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.
Access information on the single point of contact for the state of Lower Saxonyvisit Website Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEsVisit advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families