Hello team,
i live in karlsruhe, i am a holder of EU blaue karte. I have A1 level german. I want to apply for the permanent residency after 27 months. Do i need the “Leben in deutschland” test as well?
@Yara__Community_Manager The "Leben in Deutschland" test is used not only to demonstrate basic knowledge of the legal system in Germany, but also language proficiency at B1 level. How can then this test be a requirement when the required level for an EU Blue Card holder is A1?
Dear @esmeralda , I have seen that you have asked the same question on our main forum, where we will give you some information. Best Barbara
Hello @Yara__Community_Manager
and @Barbara__Community_Manager
- I searched the site but couldn't find where exactly on the main forum this question was asked.
Could you please provide a link or answer the question of @esmeralda
as I am also interested in it.
Thank you in advance for the answer.
Hello @Rummy
and @esmeralda
, As you're applying under the 27 month rule: A1 German certificate is sufficient. The "Leben in Deutschland" (LiD) test is usually required to prove knowledge of German society, law and culture, but as you wrote, also language skills at B1 level.
I suggest you contact the Ausländerbehörde to confirm which documents they require, or the migration advice centre: https://bamf-navi.bamf.de/de/Themen/Migrationsberatung/
If you gather any information on this subject, please share it on the forum. Best Barbara
Hello @abood1995 , thank you for your question on our platform.
Yes, in order to receive the permanent residency you will also need to pass the "Leben in Deutschland" test.
With a Blue Card, as you rightly mentioned, you only need to have made pension insurance contributions for 27 months, have a suitable job and speak German at A1 level. If you speak German at level B1, you can obtain a permanent residence permit after just 21 months.
For more information about the requirements for the permanent residency with a blue card can be found here: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/living-permanently…
and here: https://handbookgermany.de/en/permanent-residence-migrants
Best wishes