Is Germany easy for PR?

Yes, Germany PR is easy to get if you meet the eligibility criteria. A German permanent residence permit authorizes you to live in Germany indefinitely. It is also known as Niederlassungserlaubnis. The German PR has a streamlined application process and evaluates the applicant's profile based on residency in Germany and required proficiency in the German language.

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Who is Eligible for Germany PR? 

To be eligible for German PR, you must fulfill certain criteria. You must: 

• Live in Germany for at least five years
• Have 21 to 27 months of work experience in Germany 
• Have a B1 level of proficiency in the German language  
• A valid German health insurance
• No criminal records
• Good health certificate 
• A valid residence with adequate space in Germany
• Pension contributions
   

Documents Required for German PR

To apply for the Germany PR, you must have: 

• A valid passport
• Required number of passport-sized photograph
• Duly filled application form
• A valid job offer 
• Adequate funds of €11,208 annually to support yourself
• A valid German health insurance 
• Proof of having a B1 level of proficiency in the German language
• Educational qualification certification
• Marriage certificate, if applicable  

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How to Apply for Germany PR? 

The procedure to apply for Germany PR is given below.

Step 1: Check your eligibility for German PR

Step 2: Gather the documents for the PR application

Step 3: Submit the duly filled German PR application 

Step 4: Pass the Life in Germany test 

Step 5: Wait for the decision on your German PR application 

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Benefits of German PR

There are several benefits of having a German PR Visa, such as:

• Right to live in Germany indefinitely
• Apply for jobs in the EU countries
• Freedom of movement in the EU region 
• Sponsor family members
• Avail of inexpensive education and healthcare facilities
• Access social security benefits
• Financial assistance to buy a house  
• Pathway to German citizenship after 5 years of having a valid German PR 

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Types of German PR

Germany offers several permanent residency permits for foreign nationals. The details of the different types of German PR are given in the table below.

Type	Description
EU Blue Card	Highly skilled professionals fluent in German who have resided in Germany for at least 21 months are issued the Germany EU Blue card for permanent residency after 33 months.
Standard German PR Permit	The German PR permit is issued to candidates who have resided and worked in Germany for 5 years and fulfill the other eligibility requirements.
Permanent residency for family members	Eligible family members of EU Blue card holders or German permanent residents can apply for a German family reunion visa.
Permanent residency for students	International students who have graduated from a German university and have worked in Germany for at least 2 years are granted German PR
Permanent residency for self-employed individuals	Candidates who are self-employed and meet the eligibility criteria for permanent residency are granted German PR
German citizenship	Candidates can apply for German citizenship through naturalization or investing, or by holding a German Business Visa.

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