unbefristete aufenthalt genehmigung
My German husband and I lived in Germany for7 years from ‘93 -2000 I have replaced my US passport with the stamped German unbefristete aufenthalt genehmigung . I don’t have it in my passport I use now .
1. I don’t know how to ascertain that I still have my German iunbefristete aufenthalt genehmigung how do I do that ?
I think I do because it’s “ unbefristete aufenthalt genehmigung” but I’m not 100 % certain If I still have it
2 if I have it does it allow me to be in the Schengen zone for over 90 days if I fly out or fly home to the USA from Germany.?
can I fly into say France and stay in France a month and then go to Germany ?? for a month and then return to France for 2 months making my visit 4 months then fly home from Germany is this safe allowed and not overstaying the 90 day visa rule since I think I still have the unbefristete aufenthalt genehmigung? i
I’m assuming I don’t need to apply for any Schengen visa once I clarify that I do still have a unbefristete aufenthalt genehmigung ?
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Reply (5)
Dear @sribbe , Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately if you have been away from Germany for more than 6 months, your permanent residence is no longer valid: https://www.berlin.de/einwanderung/aufenthalt/erloeschen-von-aufenthalt… (the website is just in German). As a US citizen, you do not need a Schengen visa to travel to the EU: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/-/231148 If you have any further questions, please let us know. Best Barbara
Hello Barbara ,
ok , I appreciate your answer too bad since I imagined - mu husband did too - that it woukd be lifelong permission - without any end
I’m wondering is it hard - for someone like me to get a German passport for me as I am married to a German with children who all have dual citizenship? Do I need to know all the songs etc , how could I do that and how long is the process ?
Hey @sribbe , I can imagine that it is frustrating, especially that it is not so easy to get permanent residence. I understand that you want to apply for German citizenship, if you want to apply for it you need to live in Germany, please check requierements: https://handbookgermany.de/en/citizenship#faq_154 I advise you to get in touch with a lawyer. They may be able to give you some legal advice and help you find a way out of this situation. We are an online forum and can give you some initial information. Best Barbara
@Barbara Stasiak_Community Manager Thank you
@sribbe you are welcome