Do I get a residence permit if I marry a German?

Individuals married to German citizens may be able to apply for a Permanent Residence Permit after three years.

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. Same-sex couples are also accepted in Germany and are eligible to obtain residence permits after they get married.

Can I work in Germany if I am married to a German citizen?

If your spouse is a citizen of a member state of the EU or the EEA. Even if you are a third-country national, if your spouse is a citizen of a member state of the EU or EEA, they are entitled to freedom of movement and can therefore live and work in Germany without restrictions.

How does a spouse get a residence permit in Germany?

Spouses arriving in Germany must register their new address at the Einwohnermeldeamt (residents’ registration office) and then apply in person for a temporary residence permit for spouses joining their partners. Once a residence permit has been granted, your spouse is immediately entitled to take up any kind of employment in Germany.

Is the wife of a US citizen a German citizen?

My wife is a German citizen and has a permanent resident visa (“green card”) in the U.S. She receives a German pension (government Social Security equivalent), so I’m THIS CLOSE to reporting her income in accordance with the tax treaty. The 1989 tax treaty was amended in 2006.

Do you have to be a German citizen to live in Germany?

When you live in Germany as a permanent resident, you do not qualify as a citizen of Germany. This puts some restrictions on your status, and that is why so many permanent residents of Germany seek German citizenship. Having German citizenship gives you rights and freedoms that non-citizens do not have.

How long does it take to become permanent resident of Germany?

As an EU Blue Card holder, you can already apply for permanent residence after only 33 months. If you worked on your German and passed a B1 German language test, you can even apply after 21 months! This is by far the fastest way of becoming a permanent resident in Germany.