Applying for a residence permit to work as a civil servant with a German employer

If you are a civil servant with a German employer, you can obtain a residence permit to fulfil your official duties in Germany

If you are a civil servant with a German employer, you are entitled to a residence permit to fulfil your official duties in Germany.

In particular, university lecturers and other employees of academic and artistic staff can obtain a residence permit.

The residence permit is issued for a period of three years, unless a shorter period is provided for your stay in Germany.

A participation of the Federal Employment Agency is not required for the issuance of the residence permit.

Under certain circumstances, you may be obliged by the Foreigners' Registration Office to attend an integration course. This will then be noted on your residence permit.

By obtaining a residence permit to perform official duties with a German employer, you have the opportunity to obtain a permanent right of residence (settlement permit) after just three years. The requirement to have paid contributions to the statutory pension insurance for at least 60 months is waived.

German employers who wish to bring a foreign civil servant from abroad to Germany to fulfil their official duties may, on behalf of the foreigner, apply to the Foreigners' Registration Office for the accelerated procedure for skilled workers, which can facilitate and accelerate entry.

Union citizens who are in a civil servant relationship with a German employer are not subject to the Residence Act, but to the Freedom of Movement Act/EU.

The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence;

For the accelerated procedure for skilled workers:

Foreigners' registration office at the place of employment, unless a central office has been set up to carry out the procedure

• Valid passport
• Original of your certificate of appointment/appointment
• Current biometric photo
• Proof of your health insurance
• Lease
   

• In addition
• for recent arrival:

• Visa, if required for entry

as well as in case of a previous stay:

• Current residence permit

Further documents are required for the implementation of the accelerated procedure for skilled workers. Please contact the responsible immigration authority.

• Online procedures possible in some cases
• Written form required: yes
• Personal attendance required: yes

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute and - if required for entry - an appropriate visa.
• There is no interest in expulsion against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You are in a civil servant relationship with a German employer and are to fulfil official duties in Germany.

The residence permit must be applied for at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the immigration authority and concerns, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your immigration authority offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
  In the event of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you upon receipt of your application in order to make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your certificates will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment).
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office.
  During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment).
• For the renewal of the electronic residence title (eAT card), your fingerprints will be taken at the Foreigners' Registration Office.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Foreigners' Registration Office. The collection must always be done personally.
• Fees apply for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

In order to carry out the accelerated procedure for skilled workers, the German employer applies to the immigration authority responsible for the place of employment. Under certain circumstances, a central office for the implementation of the procedure has been set up in the federal state.

• The residence permit should be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry of your valid visa or residence permit.
• The residence permit is issued for a period of three years if the service in the Federal territory is not limited to a shorter period.
• Opposition period: 1 month

about six to eight weeks

Issue of residence permit: EUR 100.00

Modification of an existing residence permit for the purpose of serving as a civil servant with a German employer (change of purpose): EUR 98.00

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or exemption may be considered.

Note: The residence permit is issued as an electronic residence title. The fee for the reissue of the card body is EUR 67.00.