Migration

# Immigration

Do I need a visa if I want to live in Germany? My partner is German – can I live and work in Germany too? There are many aspects to the topic of immigration into Germany, and lots of questions associated with it. This page provides answers, advisory services, links and much more.

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If you want to learn the German language, you can take part in an integration course under certain conditions.

If you want to invite a foreign visitor who needs a visa to enter the country, it is usually necessary for you to submit a letter of sponsorship to the customer center.

With this declaration, you undertake to ensure the visitor's livelihood, including benefits in the event of illness, for the duration of your stay.
You can only contact the Residents' Customer Service Center responsible for your place of residence. The Bergedorf and Billstedt locations are exceptions. There, please send an e-mail to the Foreigners Affairs department.

Sind Sie der Meinung, dass eine Ausreisepflicht Sie besonders hart trifft und die Rückkehr in Ihr Herkunftsland für Sie unzumutbar ist? Haben Sie dringende humanitäre oder dringende persönliche Gründe, die für Ihr Verbleiben in Deutschland sprechen?

Sie können die verbindliche Feststellung Ihrer deutschen Staatsangehörigkeit beantragen, wenn Sie ein berechtigtes Interesse daran haben.

Information about the integration course

Here you will find information on the issuance of the electronic residence permit.

If you are a third-country national family member of an EU or EEA citizen who has resided permanently and lawfully in Germany for a period of five years, you can apply to the Foreigners' Registration Office for a permanent residence card.