As a holder of a residence permit for the purpose of self-employment (entrepreneurial) activity, you can be granted a settlement permit after only three years if:
- you have successfully realized your business idea and
- the livelihood of you and your family members is secured.
The group of family members to be taken into account is defined by the characteristic of family unity and the maintenance obligation.
In order to assess whether your business activity has been successfully carried out, other authorities may be involved.
The settlement permit is an independent right of residence independent of the original purpose of residence. It entitles the holder to pursue gainful employment and is unlimited in terms of time and space.