Berlin Clarifies Permanent Residence Certificate Rules
What this means for you
This means that EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens relocating to Berlin will not be issued a formal certificate for their permanent right of residence, while non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens have a clear application process with specific document requirements.
Now
In Berlin, EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens do not receive a certificate of permanent right of residence. For others, the application can be submitted in person or in writing from abroad to the immigration office, requiring a biometric photo, valid passport, and proof of livelihood and minimum stay.
New information indicates a clarification regarding the certificate of permanent right of residence in Berlin. Citizens from the European Union, European Economic Area, and Switzerland will not be issued this specific certificate.
For other nationalities, the application process allows submission either in person or in writing from abroad to the immigration office. Applicants are required to provide a biometric photo, a valid passport, and proof of livelihood and minimum stay in Germany.
Source
verwaltung.bund.de ↗