Germany Resident Return Visa

The German Resident Return Visa is meant for German residents who have either lost their German Resident Permit or the Permit has expired. This visa allows German residents to re-enter Germany with the status of a permanent resident and is, therefore, also known as a German re-entry visa. If your German resident Permit were lost or expired while you were outside the country, you would be required to apply for a re-entry visa to enter Germany as a legal immigrant.
 

Benefits of German Resident Permit

Once you re-enter the country on a Germany Resident Return Visa, you can apply for a new residence permit or renew your old one, depending upon the advice of the immigration authorities. You can enjoy the following benefits as a permanent resident in Germany:

• Live and work in Germany without any restrictions
• Right to sponsor your family members to Germany
• Access to Medicare and Centrelink
• Financial assistance via First Home-Owner Grant
• Pathway to Citizenship

Germany Resident Return Visa Eligibility Criteria

You would be eligible to apply for a Germany Resident Return Visa if:

• You are a permanent resident of Germany
• You have lost your German electronic residence permit card
• Your German Residence Permit has expired
• You have lost your passport containing your German residence permit

Note: If you lost your passport along with your German residence permit, you must apply for a new passport to be eligible to return to Germany.
 

Requirements for Germany Resident Return Visa

The following are the documents required to apply for Germany Resident Return Visa:

• Visa application form
• Recent passport-sized pictures
• Proof of accommodation in Germany
• Reasons for applying for a re-entry visa
• Police report of lost residence permit (if applicable)
• Expired German Residence Permit (if applicable)
• Proof of health insurance
• Criminal clearance reports
• Past German visas (Work permits or Study permits) are available
• Proof of financial stability

How to Apply for a German Resident Return Visa?

The Steps to Apply for a Germany Resident Return Visa

Step 1: Fill out the visa application form

Step 2: Gather the documents required

Step 3: Complete the fee payment

Step 4: Schedule an appointment with the German Embassy

Step 5: Attend the visa interview

Step 6: Fly to Germany upon visa approval
 

Germany Resident Return Visa Processing fee

The processing fee for a German Resident Return visa for adults is around €75, and for children, it is around €37.50.
 

Germany Resident Return Visa Processing Time

The Germany Resident Return Visa is processed within 15 days to six weeks.
 

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