- A little about the country
- Legal ways to move to Germany for permanent residence
- Learning with pleasure
- Hello Mary Poppins!
- You will be declared husband and wife
- All works are good
- Think for yourself, decide for yourself
Relatively small in area, Germany, nevertheless, occupies the second place of honor in the world after the United States in terms of the number of new migrants. Up to half a million people from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa arrive there annually. For those deciding how to move to Germany, the government of the republic has provided many options, among which there are opportunities for those wishing to study or work, and for those seeking family reunification.
A little about the country
The Second World War led to a shortage of the able-bodied population, and after its end, citizens of many European countries flocked to Germany to work. A large number of migrants also went to Turkey and Morocco. People were looking for a way to make money and start a new life, and Germany - to recover from the ruins and become a prosperous country.
One of the countries with the highest standard of living, Germany today is very attractive for migrants. Hundreds of thousands of people strive to obtain a visa or a permanent residence permit there every year.
Legal ways to move to Germany for permanent residence
If you are a citizen of Russia, and moving to Germany has long been your cherished goal, take advantage of one of the opportunities for legal immigration:
- The "Jew" nationality indicated on your birth certificate gives you the right to stay in Germany and get a work permit almost without hindrance. A similar nationality on the birth certificates of parents or grandparents is also a plus in your favor. Permanent residence is issued immediately upon arrival, citizenship - after 6 years.
- A resident of Russia and any other country is guaranteed instant citizenship, if he has the mark "German" in the column on nationality in the birth certificate. The rule also applies to his spouse and children.
- A businessman who is ready to invest in the country's economy from 300 thousand euros or organize exports in the amount of 1 million euros annually can count on a period of stay in Germany without restrictions. After 1-3 years, the businessman receives a residence permit, and then, if desired, citizenship.
Learning with pleasure
Many opportunities to live in Germany are offered by various study programs. For example, students over 15 years of age can receive a certificate at a German school if it is one hundred percent private and does not have government support. In this case, the child has the right to move to the country only separately from his parents, and a residence permit is issued for the period of study.
You can continue your education at a German university - both for the purpose of obtaining professional education and on an exchange program with Russian universities.
People also come to Germany to study the German language. As part of the study, it is envisaged to stay in the country for a period of up to 90 days or more. In the second case, a residence permit is issued for 6-12 months, but in order to obtain such an entry permit, the consulate needs to prove serious intentions in studying the subject and explain its own motivation.
Hello Mary Poppins
Before leaving Russia for good, many young applicants for the coveted status of a residence permit in Germany try their hand at the program of staying in the country on an O-Per visa. It is issued for up to one year, and the person who received it has the right to work at home in a German family and look after children.
Among the conditions of the O-Per visa program:
- The host family pays for language courses for a foreigner.
- The O-Per visa holder lives in a separate room in the family's house and receives pocket money from his owners - about 260 euros per month.
- Guest responsibilities include housekeeping and childcare. The time that usually has to be spent on performing work should not exceed 4-6 hours. Weekly, the host provides the guest with 1, 5 days off, and annually - 4 weeks of vacation.
- The program participant must be at least 18 and not older than 26 years old and have basic knowledge of the German language. A big plus will be the presence of a driver's license, a diploma of graduation from an art studio, music or dance school and experience with children.
Under the terms of the O-Per program, the guest is obliged to live with the host family with which the contract was originally concluded, but if problems arise in understanding and communication, Mary Poppins has the opportunity to change the address and place of work.
You will be declared husband and wife
Moving to Germany by legally marrying a citizen of the country is another legal way to become an immigrant. There are no age restrictions in this case, but the difference between spouses should not be too significant in this sense. The newlyweds receive a residence permit for three years, and then they are given the opportunity to apply for permanent residence or citizenship.
To move to Germany in this case, there are two types of visas: bride or groom visas for those who are about to get married, and wife or husband visas for spouses who are already in a legal relationship.
All works are good
For any time period without restrictions, you can move to live in Germany if you have a diploma of professions in demand in the country and have a sufficient level of German. These specialties invariably include nurses and doctors, programmers and engineers. The only prerequisite, in addition to the above, is the age limit - as a rule, persons over 55 years old have little chance of using such immigration programs. Working for a receiving employer is not a 100% duty, and a specialist can change the place of service if he wishes.
Think for yourself, decide for yourself
In the vast majority of cases, obtaining German citizenship is possible only after renouncing Russian citizenship. The local immigration law is harsh, but it's the law …
