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Other Purpose-specific Residence Permits (e.g., training, family reasons, humanitarian) under the Residence Act
Entry: conditional
Stay: as issued
residence_permit
Fee: 0 EUR (Wide variety of specific permits governed by Aufenthaltsgesetz; fees vary)
Work allowed: conditional
Extendable: conditional
Processing time: varies by permit type
Permanent Residence Permit - EU (Erlaubnis zum Daueraufenthalt-EU)
Entry: not_applicable
Stay: permanent (EU long-term residence status)
residence_permit
Fee: 0 EUR (Issued under national implementation of EU long-term residence rules)
Work allowed: yes
Extendable: not_applicable
Processing time: varies
Settlement Permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis) – Permanent Residence
Entry: not_applicable
Stay: permanent
residence_permit
Fee: 0 EUR (Fee for issuance varies by Ausländerbehörde)
Work allowed: yes
Extendable: not_applicable
Processing time: varies
Temporary Residence Permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis)
Entry: conditional
Stay: as issued (temporary)
residence_permit
Fee: 0 EUR (Varies by purpose and local authority)
Work allowed: conditional
Extendable: yes
Processing time: varies
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