Settlement permit - EU Blue Card holder

The requirements are met if the Blue Card holder:

• has a basic knowledge of the German language ("Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer" at level A1) and has been employed for at least 33 months in an occupation corresponding to his or her qualifications
• or has a sufficient knowledge of the German language ("Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer" at level B1) and has been employed for at least 21 months in a job corresponding to his or her qualifications,
• has paid contributions to the statutory pension insurance or comparable insurance benefits for this period,
• secures his or her livelihood with a minimum annual income for 2019 of €53,600 (€41,808 for certain shortage occupations),
• has no grounds for expulsion (for example, because of criminal offences),
• has general access to employment, provided he or she is an employee (usually fulfilled after 24 months),
• has a permit to pursue his or her gainful employment on a permanent basis, if this is required (e.g. professional permit),
• has basic knowledge of the legal and social order and of living conditions in the Federal Republic (test "Living in Germany" at least 15 questions answered correctly),
• has sufficient living space for himself and his family members.

Please make an appointment in advance using the online appointment form.

To make an appointment, you must be registered with your main residence in Jena.

Register with the appointment code

You will receive an appointment code with your appointment. If you are not on time, the appointment will be cancelled. Half an hour before the appointment you can register at the multilingual registration terminal of the Foreigners' Registration Office with the appointment code. You do not need to pull a ticket!

Appointment confirmation is considered a fictitious certificate

If you make your appointment via our online appointment system, you will receive a fictitious certificate which you can print out together with the binding appointment confirmation. This certificate is valid in Germany and bridges the time until the appointment.

• completed form (-> see forms)
• passport
• a biometric passport photo (format 35 x 45 mm)
• Proof of accommodation (e.g. tenancy agreement)
• proof of health insurance
• proof of pension insurance
• suitable proof of income (e.g. salary statement for the last three months, last income tax assessment, bank statements, employment contract)
• Certificate of integration course
• University degree

• Act on the Residence, Employment and Integration of Foreigners in the Federal Territory (Residence Act - AufenthG)
• Ordinance on the Employment of Foreigners (Employment Ordinance - BeschV)
• Residence Ordinance (AufenthV)
• Regulation on the implementation of integration courses for foreigners and late repatriates (Integration Course Regulation - IntV)