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How long can a German citizen stay outside Germany?

six months
One of the benefits of the EU Long-Term Residence Permit, which differs from the German Settlement Permit, is that it allows you to stay out of the EU for up to 12 months without losing your residence permit. With just the German residence permit you can only stay outside Germany for six months.

Can I travel to the UK with a German residence permit?

No, you can not. You can travel by a national residence permit but it is national. You cannot reside. The German residence permit will likely have to not expire too soon so that the UK’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) counterpart is convinced the traveller has strong ties to Germany.

Can I stay more than 6 months outside Germany?

A Residence Permit (Aufenthaltstitel) expires 6 months after the departure from Germany. It means that if you hold a temporary German Residence Permit (Aufenthaltstitel) then you can stay outside Germany for not more than 6 months. You cannot re-enter in Germany after the expiration of this 6 month period.

Can you get German citizenship through marriage?

Spouses or registered same-sex partners of German citizens are eligible for naturalization after three years of legal residence in Germany. They must have been married or in a registered partnership for at least two years at the time of application. The general requirements for naturalization also apply.

How long can you stay outside Germany with residence permit?

Can I travel in Europe with German residence permit?

Holding a residence permit in Germany (or any other Schengen country, in fact) entitles you to free travel within the Schengen zone for the duration of your visa or permit. A German residence permit or visa alone entitles you to only travel to other Schengen countries.

How long can a German citizen stay in the UK?

6 months
German citizens can stay in the UK for up to 6 months without applying for a visa. As a result of Brexit, Germans will soon need a new electronic travel authorisation to enjoy visa-free entry. Germans need a visa to stay in the UK for longer than 6 months.

How long can I stay in another EU country with a residence permit?

90 days
With a permanent residence permit, you may stay in another EU country for up to 90 days but are not allowed to live or work there.

What happens if I marry a German citizen?

If you marry a German citizen, you are not automatically entitled to German citizenship. However, spouses of German citizens are permitted to apply for citizenship by naturalisation much sooner than others: usually after two years of marriage.

Can a German citizen get a residence permit through marriage?

Marrying a German citizen or a person who has a permanent residence permit in Germany allows you to stay in the country, but you will still need a residence permit. There is no single German residence permit through marriage, but this means that you will get your permit to stay in the country for family union purposes.

How to apply for a Germany visa for spouse / relatives?

You will have to file your application for Germany Visa for Spouse / Relatives of EU / German Nationals at one of the following in your country of residence: In some countries, the German embassy, consulates and visa centres have separate jurisdictions.

Can a EU citizen live in another EU country?

As an EU citizen, you have the right to move to any EU country to live, work, study, look for a job or retire. You can stay in another EU country for up to 3 months without registering there but you may need to report your presence. The only requirement is to hold a valid national identity card or passport.

Who does not need a visa to Germany?

If you are a spouse / relative of an EU / German national, you will not need a visa to Germany in the following cases: You are an EU / Schengen passport holder. You are an EU / Schengen residence permit holder.