{"id":7310,"date":"2025-07-10T12:47:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T10:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/draft-test-naturalization-settlement-permit\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T10:39:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:39:14","slug":"test-einbuergerung","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/test-einbuergerung\/","title":{"rendered":"Free test for citizenship and permanent residency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take our free test now to find out whether you can apply for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>citizenship or permanent residency.<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No registration required: You do not have to provide <\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">any personal data<\/span><\/strong> or e-mail address.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to apply together as a married couple, enter the details of the person who has been living in Germany for longer.<\/li>\n<li>This test is not suitable for children under the age of 16. See also further special regulations below. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the test, we offer the following <strong>tips and aids<\/strong> for citizenship <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">and permanet residency<\/span><\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/tipps-einbuergerung\/\">Tips on applying for citizenship<\/a> including a sample <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Exemplary_Application_Sample.pdf\">application form<\/a> for citizenship and permanent residency as well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Checkliste_Dokumente.pdf\">checklist<\/a> of the necessary documents<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step-by-step information on <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/einbuergerung\/\">citizenship<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/niederlassungserlaubnis\/\">permanent residency<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Test for citizenship and permanent residency:<\/strong><\/p>\n<style id=\"wpforms-css-vars-5600\">\n\t\t\t\t#wpforms-5600 {\n\t\t\t\t--wpforms-field-border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);\n--wpforms-field-border-color-spare: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);\n--wpforms-field-text-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);\n--wpforms-label-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);\n--wpforms-label-sublabel-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);\n--wpforms-background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\n--wpforms-field-size-input-height: 43px;\n--wpforms-field-size-input-spacing: 15px;\n--wpforms-field-size-font-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-field-size-line-height: 19px;\n--wpforms-field-size-padding-h: 14px;\n--wpforms-field-size-checkbox-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-field-size-sublabel-spacing: 5px;\n--wpforms-field-size-icon-size: 1;\n--wpforms-label-size-font-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-label-size-line-height: 19px;\n--wpforms-label-size-sublabel-font-size: 14px;\n--wpforms-label-size-sublabel-line-height: 17px;\n--wpforms-button-size-font-size: 17px;\n--wpforms-button-size-height: 41px;\n--wpforms-button-size-padding-h: 15px;\n--wpforms-button-size-margin-top: 10px;\n--wpforms-container-shadow-size-box-shadow: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style><style id=\"wpforms-css-vars-5600-custom-css\">\n\t\t\t\t#wpforms-5600 {\n\t\t\t\t\t.wpforms-container .wpforms-field.wpforms-field-content {\r\n    margin-bottom: 5px !important;\r\n    width: 100% !important; \r\n    max-width: 700px !important; background-color: #ff0000 !important;\r\n}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style><div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-5600\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-5600\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"5600\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7310\" data-token=\"cac2290a48ebc4a78cd00fd38e10dba0\" data-token-time=\"1775651649\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_267-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld\" data-field-id=\"267\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_267\" aria-hidden=\"false\">** Your details **<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_267\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][267]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_267-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_41-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-divider\" data-field-id=\"41\"><h3 id=\"wpforms-5600-field_41\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_41-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_41-description\">1. Your residence status<\/h3><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_41-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Questions about your residence permit, asylum procedure and identity documents<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"2\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">What is your current residence status? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_2\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" value=\"Residence permit** or freedom of movement\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_2-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_1\">Residence permit** or freedom of movement<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" value=\"Temporary residence permit (during the asylum procedure) (\u2717)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_2-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_2\">Temporary residence permit (during the asylum procedure) (\u2717)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" value=\"Tolerated stay permit (&quot;Duldung&quot;) (\u00a7 60a\/c\/d) or no valid residence permit (\u2717)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_2-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_3\">Tolerated stay permit (\"Duldung\") (\u00a7 60a\/c\/d) or no valid residence permit (\u2717)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_4\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" value=\"I can&#039;t answer the question\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_4-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_2-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_2_4\">I can't answer the question<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_2-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">(\u2717) no eligibility for citizenship\/permanent residency<br><br>** Also <strong>fiction certificate<\/strong> according to \u00a781 para. 4 (\"Fortgeltungsfiktion\") (in this case, please state the purpose of the last residence permit) <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_54-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"54\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">What residence permit do you have? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_54\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][54]\" value=\"Permanent residence permit (&quot;Niederlassungserlaubnis&quot;) (\u00a79), EU freedom of movement**, EU permanent residence (\u00a79a) (\u2713)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_54-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_1\">Permanent residence permit (\"Niederlassungserlaubnis\") (\u00a79), EU freedom of movement**, EU permanent residence (\u00a79a) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][54]\" value=\"Employment residence permit (\u00a7\u00a718-21)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_54-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_2\">Employment residence permit (\u00a7\u00a718-21)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-5 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_5\" name=\"wpforms[fields][54]\" value=\"Humanitarian residence permit (\u00a7\u00a722-25b\/104c)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_5-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_54-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_5\">Humanitarian residence permit (\u00a7\u00a722-25b\/104c)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][54]\" value=\"Family reunion residence permit (\u00a7\u00a728-36)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_54-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_3\">Family reunion residence permit (\u00a7\u00a728-36)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_4\" name=\"wpforms[fields][54]\" value=\"Training residence permit (\u00a7\u00a716-17) (\u2717)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_4-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_54-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_54_4\">Training residence permit (\u00a7\u00a716-17) (\u2717)<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_54-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">(\u2713) Eligibility for citizenship\/permanent residency\n<br>(\u2717) No eligibility for citizenship\/permanent residency<br><br>** EU citizens and persons from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland and their family members<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_157-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"157\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Which employment residence title do you have? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_157\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][157]\" value=\"Qualified worker (\u00a7\u00a718a\/b\/c\/d) (\u2713)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_157-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_1\">Qualified worker (\u00a7\u00a718a\/b\/c\/d) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][157]\" value=\"Blue card (\u00a718g) (\u2713)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_157-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_3\">Blue card (\u00a718g) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][157]\" value=\"Other employment (\u00a719c) (\u2713)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_157-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_2\">Other employment (\u00a719c) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_4\" name=\"wpforms[fields][157]\" value=\"Self-employed persons (\u00a721) (\u2713)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_4-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_157-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_4\">Self-employed persons (\u00a721) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-5 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_5\" name=\"wpforms[fields][157]\" value=\"Mobile researchers (\u00a718f), ICT card\/EFD (\u00a7\u00a719\/19b\/e), job search\/opportunity card (\u00a720\/20a) (\u2717)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_5-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_157-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_157_5\">Mobile researchers (\u00a718f), ICT card\/EFD (\u00a7\u00a719\/19b\/e), job search\/opportunity card (\u00a720\/20a) (\u2717)<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_157-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">(\u2713) Eligibility for citizenship\/permanent residency\n<br>(\u2717) No eligibility for citizenship\/permanent residency<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_160-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"160\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you have a degree (studies\/vocational training) from Germany? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_160\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_160_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][160]\" value=\"Yes, German degree\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_160_1-error\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_160_1\">Yes, German degree<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_160_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][160]\" value=\"No, foreign degree\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_160_3-error\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_160_3\">No, foreign degree<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_158-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"158\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">What humanitarian residence permit do you have?   <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_158\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][158]\" value=\"Entitlement to asylum (\u00a725 Para.1) \/ recognized refugee (\u00a725 Para.2 S.1 Alt.1) (\u2713)  \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_158-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_1\">Entitlement to asylum (\u00a725 Para.1) \/ recognized refugee (\u00a725 Para.2 S.1 Alt.1) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][158]\" value=\"Subsidiary protection (\u00a725 para. 2 sentence 1 alt. 2) (\u2713)  \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_158-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_3\">Subsidiary protection (\u00a725 para. 2 sentence 1 alt. 2) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][158]\" value=\"deportation ban (&quot;Abschiebungsverbot&quot;) (\u00a725 para. 3) (\u2713)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_158-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_2\">deportation ban (\"Abschiebungsverbot\") (\u00a725 para. 3) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_4\" name=\"wpforms[fields][158]\" value=\"Sustainable integration (\u00a7\u00a725a\/b) (\u2713)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_4-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_158-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_4\">Sustainable integration (\u00a7\u00a725a\/b) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-5 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_5\" name=\"wpforms[fields][158]\" value=\"Other humanitarian residence title (\u00a7\u00a722\/23 para.1\/23a\/24\/25 para.4-5\/104c) (\u2717)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_5-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_158-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_158_5\">Other humanitarian residence title (\u00a7\u00a722\/23 para.1\/23a\/24\/25 para.4-5\/104c) (\u2717)<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_158-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">(\u2713) Eligibility for citizenship\/permanent residency\n<br>(\u2717) No eligibility for citizenship\/permanent residency<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_159-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"159\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Which family reunion residence permit do you have? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_159\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_159_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][159]\" value=\"Family members of Germans (\u00a728) (\u2713)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_159_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_159-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_159_1\">Family members of Germans (\u00a728) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_159_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][159]\" value=\"Family reunification with beneficiaries of protection (\u00a729 para. 3-4) (\u2717)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_159_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_159-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_159_3\">Family reunification with beneficiaries of protection (\u00a729 para. 3-4) (\u2717)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_159_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][159]\" value=\"Other family reunion residence permit (\u00a730-36) (\u2713)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_159_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_159-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_159_2\">Other family reunion residence permit (\u00a730-36) (\u2713)<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_159-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">(\u2713) Eligibility for citizenship\/permanent residency \n<br>(\u2717) No eligibility for citizenship\/permanent residency<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_138-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"138\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Are you married to a person with German citizenship? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_138\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_138_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][138]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_138_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_138-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_138_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_138_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][138]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_138_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_138-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_138_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_138-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">The spouse must have been a German citizen for <strong>at least 2 years<\/strong>.  <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_125-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"125\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Did you apply for asylum or were you tolerated? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_125\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_125_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][125]\" value=\"Yes, I have applied for asylum or was tolerated\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_125_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_125-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_125_1\">Yes, I have applied for asylum or was tolerated<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_125_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][125]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_125_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_125-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_125_3\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_125-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">The period of your asylum procedure can be <strong>credited under certain circumstances<\/strong>. <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_7-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"7\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">What kind of asylum decision did you receive? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_7\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][7]\" value=\"Positive asylum decision (entitlement to asylum or refugee status)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_1-error\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_1\">Positive asylum decision (entitlement to asylum or refugee status)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_4\" name=\"wpforms[fields][7]\" value=\"Positive asylum decision (subsidiary protection)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_4-error\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_4\">Positive asylum decision (subsidiary protection)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-5 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_5\" name=\"wpforms[fields][7]\" value=\"Positive asylum decision (deportation ban) (&quot;Abschiebungsverbot&quot;)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_5-error\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_5\">Positive asylum decision (deportation ban) (\"Abschiebungsverbot\")<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-6 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_6\" name=\"wpforms[fields][7]\" value=\"Negative or no asylum decision or periods with tolerated stay\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_6-error\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_7_6\">Negative or no asylum decision or periods with tolerated stay<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_11-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"11\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you have identification documents that confirm your identity? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_11\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_11_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][11]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_11_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_11-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_11_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_11_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][11]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_11_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_11-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_11_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_11-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">You will usually need <b>a national passport<\/b> to confirm your identity. If you can prove that it is impossible or unreasonable for you to obtain a passport, your identity can be confirmed with other official documents. <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_45-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-divider\" data-field-id=\"45\"><h3 id=\"wpforms-5600-field_45\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_45-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_45-description\">2. Your Length of stay<\/h3><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_45-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Certain periods of residence are required for the citizenship and permanent residency.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"1\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">How long have you been living in Germany with a residence permit? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_1\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_1_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1]\" value=\"For over 5 years\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_1_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_1-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_1_1\">For over 5 years<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_1_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1]\" value=\"For less than 5 years\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_1_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_1-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_1_2\">For less than 5 years<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_1_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1]\" value=\"I can&#039;t answer the question\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_1_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_1-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_1_3\">I can't answer the question<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_1-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br>Take the following periods into account:<br>\u25cf The period since you have been living in Germany with a visa or residence permit <b>(excluding the period of the asylum procedure or toleration<\/b>). <br>\u25cf For many people with protection status, this is roughly the time <strong>since receiving the asylum decision<\/strong>. <br>\u25cf For many people who have not applied for asylum or have been tolerated, this is the <strong>time since entry<\/strong>. <br>\u25cf If you have left Germany for more than <strong>180 days <\/strong> in the meantime, only take into account the <b>time after this absence<\/b>. (Previous periods of residence can only be taken into account at the discretion of the authorities).  \n<br><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_10-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"10\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Have you been married for at least 2 years and have been living in Germany with a residence permit for more than 3 years? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_10\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_10_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][10]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_10_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_10-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_10_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_10_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][10]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_10_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_10-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_10_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_10-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Spouses of Germans can be naturalized with a <b>shortened residence period<\/b>.<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_8-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"8\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do any of these conditions apply to you? (entitlement to asylum or refugee status)  <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_8\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_8_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][8]\" value=\"I applied for asylum more than 3 years ago (less than 5 years) AND I have German C1\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_8_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_8-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_8_3\">I applied for asylum more than 3 years ago (less than 5 years) AND I have German C1<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_8_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][8]\" value=\"I applied for asylum more than 5 years ago.\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_8_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_8-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_8_1\">I applied for asylum more than 5 years ago.<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_8_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][8]\" value=\"Requirements do not apply.\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_8_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_8-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_8_2\">Requirements do not apply.<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_8-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">This is about the time since you applied for asylum and have been living in Germany <b>(time of the asylum procedure and time with a residence permit<\/b>). For many people, this is roughly the time since they have been in Germany. <br><br><strong>German C1 <\/strong>can be proven by an examination with certificate, Abitur or by studying in German.<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_44-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"44\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do these conditions apply to you? (subsidiary protection)  <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_44\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_44_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][44]\" value=\"I applied for asylum more than 5 years ago.\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_44_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_44-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_44_1\">I applied for asylum more than 5 years ago.<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_44_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][44]\" value=\"Requirement does not apply.\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_44_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_44-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_44_2\">Requirement does not apply.<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_44-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">This is about the time since you applied for asylum and have been living in Germany <b>(time of the asylum procedure and time with a residence permit<\/b>). For many people, this is roughly the time since they have been in Germany. \n<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_43-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"43\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do any of these conditions apply to you? (deportation ban) (&quot;Abschiebungsverbot&quot;)  <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_43\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_43_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][43]\" value=\"I applied for asylum more than 5 years ago AND have had a residence permit for more than 3 years\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_43_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_43-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_43_1\">I applied for asylum more than 5 years ago AND have had a residence permit for more than 3 years<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_43_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][43]\" value=\"Requirement does not apply.\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_43_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_43-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_43_2\">Requirement does not apply.<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_43-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">You need 5 years since you applied for asylum and have been living in Germany <b>(time of the asylum procedure and time with a residence permit<\/b>). For many people, this is roughly the time since they have been in Germany. \n<br>You also need 3 years since you have been living in Germany with a residence permit <b>(excluding the time of the asylum procedure<\/b>). For many people, this is roughly the time since they received their asylum decision. <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_22-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"22\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you fulfill the shortened residence period of 3 years for the permanent residency (for skilled workers, self-employed persons and family members of Germans)? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_22\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_22_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][22]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_22_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_22-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_22_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_22_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][22]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_22_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_22-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_22_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_22-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br><b>Shortened residence period (and working hours, if applicable) of 3 years applies to:<\/b>\n\n\u25cf Skilled worker with qualification abroad (\u00a7\u00a718a\/b\/c\/d)\n(working as a skilled worker for 3 years)<br>\u25cf Self-employed person (\u00a721) (with successful business activity; freelancers require 5 years)<br><br>\u25cf Family members of Germans (\u00a728) (married or cohabiting with a German citizen for 3 years)<br><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_163-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"163\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you meet one of the shorter residence periods and German language requirements for the permanent residency for Blue Card holders? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_163\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_163_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][163]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_163_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_163-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_163_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_163_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][163]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_163_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_163-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_163_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_163-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br><b>Reduced residence\/working time and German language skills for holders of the Blue Card (\u00a718g):<\/b>\n<br>\u25cf 21 months for German B1\n<br>\u25cf 27 months for German A1\n<br>The time during which you have worked in accordance with the requirements of the Blue Card counts.<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_164-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"164\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you meet the shortened residence and working time requirements of 2 years for the permanent residency (for skilled workers with a degree in Germany)? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_164\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_164_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][164]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_164_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_164-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_164_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_164_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][164]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_164_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_164-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_164_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_164-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">For a <b>skilled worker with a qualification in Germany<\/b> (\u00a7\u00a718a\/b\/c\/d), a shortened residence period applies for the permanent residency. You must have been working as a skilled worker for <b>2 years<\/b>.  <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_52-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-divider\" data-field-id=\"52\"><h3 id=\"wpforms-5600-field_52\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_52-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_52-description\">3. Your pension insurance contributions (&quot;Rentenversicherung&quot;)<\/h3><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_52-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Pension insurance periods are usually required for the permanent residency. (Not required for persons with asylum entitlement, refugee status or family members of Germans). <\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_12-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"12\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">For how long have you paid pension insurance contributions? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_12\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_12_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][12]\" value=\"More than 5 years (60 months)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_12_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_12-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_12_1\">More than 5 years (60 months)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_12_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][12]\" value=\"Less than 5 years (60 months)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_12_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_12-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_12_2\">Less than 5 years (60 months)<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_12_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][12]\" value=\"I can&#039;t answer the question at the moment\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_12_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_12-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_12_3\">I can't answer the question at the moment<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_12-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">This is often the <b>period in which you worked<\/b>. The months of pension contributions <b>do not<\/b> have to be <b>consecutive<\/b>. The contributions can come from <b>different jobs<\/b>. You are covered by pension insurance while receiving unemployment benefit. You are not covered by pension insurance while receiving citizen's allowance. To be sure, ask the pension insurance company for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deutsche-rentenversicherung.de\/DRV\/DE\/Online-Services\/informationen_anfordern.html\">insurance history<\/a>.     <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_13-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"13\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you meet the reduced pension insurance period for the permanent residency for skilled workers? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_13\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_13_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][13]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_13_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_13-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_13_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_13_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][13]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_13_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_13-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_13_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_13-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br><b>Shortened pension insurance period for skilled workers (\u00a7\u00a718a\/b\/c\/d ):<\/b>\n\n\u25cf 2 years (24 months) with a degree in Germany\n<br>\u25cf 3 years (36 months) with a degree abroad<br><br>(If you meet the shortened residence period, you probably also meet this critera).<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_165-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"165\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you meet one of the pension insurance criteria for the permanent residency for Blue Card holders or self-employed persons? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_165\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_165_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][165]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_165_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_165-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_165_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_165_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][165]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_165_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_165-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_165_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_165-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br><b>Shortened pension insurance period for Blue Card holders (\u00a718g):<\/b>\n\n\u25cf 21 months for German B1\n<br>\u25cf 27 months for German A1<br><br>(If you meet the shortened residence period, you probably also meet this criteria.)<br><br><b>Self-employed persons (\u00a721)<\/b>: Proof of adequate pension provision<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_23-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"23\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you meet one of the criteria for exemption from pension insurance periods for the permanent residency? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_23\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_23_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][23]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_23_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_23-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_23_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_23_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][23]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_23_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_23-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_23_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_23-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br><b>Criteria for exemption from pension insurance period:<\/b>\n<br>\u25cf Pupils, students, trainees (\"Auszubildende\")<br>\u25cf Having received your first residence permit before your 18th birthday (\u00a735)<br>\u25cf Permanent incapacity to work due to illness or disability (with a certificate from a specialist)<br>\u25cf Family members of Germans (\u00a728) (married or cohabiting with a German citizen for 3 years).<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_40-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-divider\" data-field-id=\"40\"><h3 id=\"wpforms-5600-field_40\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_40-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_40-description\">4. Your income<\/h3><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_40-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">A minimum income is usually required for the citizenship and permanent residency.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_26-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"26\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you receive money from the &quot;Jobcenter&quot; (B\u00fcrgergeld) or social welfare office (&quot;Sozialamt&quot;)? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_26\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_26_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][26]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_26_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_26-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_26_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_26_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][26]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_26_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_26-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_26_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_26-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">If you receive B\u00fcrgergeld from the Jobcenter or money from the Sozialamt, your <b>livelihood is usually not guaranteed<\/b>. <br>These benefits are <b>not included<\/b>: Arbeitslosengeld I, Wohngeld, Kindergeld, Kinderzuschlag, BAf\u00f6G.<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_30-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"30\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you currently work full-time (approx. 40 hours\/week) and have you done so in the last 2 years? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_30\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_30_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][30]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_30_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_30-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_30_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_30_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][30]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_30_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_30-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_30_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_30-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">You must <b>currently<\/b> have worked <b>full-time<\/b> <b>for at least 20 months within the last 2 years<\/b> in order to be eligible for citizenship despite receiving social benefits. You can also select \"yes\" if your spouse fulfills this requirement and you live together with children. <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_29-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"29\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Your income: Do you fulfill the condition of a secure livelihood? (You, spouse and children in the same household)    <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_29\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_29_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][29]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_29_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_29-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_29_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_29_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][29]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_29_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_29-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_29_2\">No<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_29_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][29]\" value=\"I can&#039;t answer the question\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_29_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_29-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_29_3\">I can't answer the question<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_29-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br><b>Exact calculation<\/b>: Enter your net income, rent, heating costs and the number of household members in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brutto-netto-rechner.info\/buergergeld-rechner.php\">online \"B\u00fcrgergeld\" calculator<\/a>. If the expected B\u00fcrgergeld is \u20ac0, your income is probably sufficient. <br><br>\n<b>Rough calculation<\/b>: Your household should have at least the following net income (uncertain estimate):<br>\u25cf 1 adult: 1.500\u20ac (rent under 589\u20ac)<br>\u25cf 2 adults (over 18 years): 2.100\u20ac (rent under 740\u20ac)<br>\u25cf 2 persons (single parent): 2.250\u20ac (rent under 740\u20ac)<br>\u25cf 3 persons: 2,600\u20ac (rent under 850\u20ac)<br>\u25cf 4 persons: 3,100\u20ac (rent under 950\u20ac)<br>\u25cf 5 persons: 3,600\u20ac (rent under 1,050\u20ac)<br>(rent includes heating costs, higher rent requires correspondingly higher income)<br><br><b>Net income<\/b> is the money that goes into your account after taxes and social security contributions have been deducted. It includes income from work, pension, self-employment, ALG1, Kindergeld, Kinderzuschlag, Erziehungsgeld, Elterngeld, BAf\u00f6G, BAB and Unterhaltsvorschuss. <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_128-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"128\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Is there a probationary period or time limit on your employment contract or your sources of income? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_128\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_128_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][128]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_128_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_128-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_128_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_128_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][128]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_128_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_128-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_128_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_128-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br>The following cases in particular constitute a time limit:<br>\u25cf You are currently in the <b>probationary period<\/b> (\"Probezeit\") (usually the first 6 months of an employment relationship)<br>\u25cf Fixed-term <b>employment contract with a remaining term of less than 12 months<\/b><br>\u25cf Receiving <b>Arbeitslosengeld, Elterngeld, Krankengeld<\/b><br>\u25cf Income during <b>training or studies<\/b><br>\u25cf Irregular or low income in the case of <b>self-employment<\/b><br><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_129-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"129\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you have proof of a positive forecast for your income security? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_129\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_129_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][129]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_129_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_129-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_129_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_129_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][129]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_129_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_129-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_129_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_129-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br>The following evidence may be able to confirm your income security:<br>\u25cf <b>Letter from your employer<\/b> stating your specific intention to terminate the contract in the future<br>\u25cf <b>Job offer following<\/b> training, unemployment, parental leave or sick leave<br>\u25cf Studies or training in a <b>professional field with high demand for skilled workers<\/b> (if training is still ongoing: very good grades)<br>\u25cf <b>High financial reserves<\/b> or <b>above-average income<\/b><br>The decision on the forecast of your income security is made by the authority on a case-by-case basis. Evidence is not always sufficient. If you are unsure, we recommend that you seek advice in advance.   <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_34-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"34\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Your income: Do you meet the 75% livelihood requirement? (You, spouse and children in the same household) (for permanent residence permit if you are entitled to asylum or refugee status and have been in Germany for 3 years and have C1 German)  <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_34\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_34_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][34]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_34_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_34-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_34_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_34_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][34]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_34_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_34-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_34_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_34-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br><b>Exact calculation<\/b>: Enter your net income, rent, heating costs and the number of household members in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brutto-netto-rechner.info\/buergergeld-rechner.php\">online \"B\u00fcrgergeld\" calculator<\/a>. If the expected B\u00fcrgergeld is less than 25% of your monthly needs, your income is probably sufficient. <br><br>\n<b>Rough calculation<\/b>: Your household should have at least the following net income (uncertain estimate):<br>\u25cf 1 person: \u20ac1,225 (rent under \u20ac589)<br>\u25cf 2 persons (over 18 years): \u20ac1,675 (rent under \u20ac740)<br>\u25cf 2 persons (single parent): \u20ac1.790\u20ac (rent under \u20ac740)<br>\u25cf 3 persons: \u20ac2,050 (rent under \u20ac850)<br>\u25cf 4 persons: \u20ac2,425 (rent under \u20ac950)<br>\u25cf 5 persons: \u20ac2,800 (rent under \u20ac1,050)<br>(rent includes heating costs in each case, higher rent requires correspondingly higher income)<br><br><b>Net income<\/b> is the money that goes into your account after taxes and social security contributions have been deducted. It includes income from work, pension, self-employment, ALG1, Kindergeld, Kinderzuschlag, Erziehungsgeld, Elterngeld, BAf\u00f6G, BAB and Unterhaltsvorschuss. <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_53-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"53\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Your income: Do you meet the 50% livelihood requirement? (You, spouse and children in the same household) (for permanent residence permit if you are entitled to asylum or refugee status and have been in Germany for 5 years and German A2)  <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_53\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_53_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][53]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_53_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_53-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_53_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_53_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][53]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_53_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_53-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_53_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_53-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br><b>Exact calculation<\/b>: Enter your net income, rent, heating costs and the number of household members in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brutto-netto-rechner.info\/buergergeld-rechner.php\">online \"B\u00fcrgergeld\" calculator<\/a>. If the expected B\u00fcrgergeld is less than 50% of your monthly needs, your income is probably sufficient. <br><br>\n<b>Rough calculation<\/b>: Your household should have at least the following net income (uncertain estimate):<br>\u25cf 1 person: 875\u20ac (rent under 589 \u20ac)<br>\u25cf 2 persons (over 18 years): 1.225\u20ac (rent under 740 \u20ac)<br>\u25cf 2 persons (single parent): 1.300 (rent under \u20ac740)<br>\u25cf 3 persons: \u20ac1,475 (rent under \u20ac850)<br>\u25cf 4 persons: \u20ac1,725 (rent under \u20ac950)<br>\u25cf 5 persons: \u20ac1,975 (rent under \u20ac1,050)<br>(rent includes heating costs in each case, higher rent requires correspondingly higher income)<br><br><b>Net income<\/b> is the money that goes into your account after taxes and social security contributions have been deducted. It includes income from work, pension, self-employment, ALG1, Kindergeld, Kinderzuschlag, Erziehungsgeld, Elterngeld, BAf\u00f6G, BAB and Unterhaltsvorschuss. <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_48-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"48\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you meet one of the criteria for the permanent residency without proof of income? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_48\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_48_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][48]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_48_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_48-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_48_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_48_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][48]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_48_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_48-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_48_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_48-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><br><b>Criteria for the permanent residency without proof of income:<\/b>\n\n\u25cf You are going to school, training or studying and receive BAf\u00f6G or training salary + BAB (\"Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe\")<br><br>\u25cf You are unable to work due to illness or disability (you need a certificate from a specialist doctor confirming the illness or disability and a permanent inability to work).<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_42-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-divider\" data-field-id=\"42\"><h3 id=\"wpforms-5600-field_42\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_42-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_42-description\">5. Further evidence and requirements<\/h3><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_42-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Questions about German certificate, naturalization test and convictions<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_35-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"35\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you have a B1 German certificate (oral and written)? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_35\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_35_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][35]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_35_1-error\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_35_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_35_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][35]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_35_2-error\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_35_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_55-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"55\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">  Do you have an A2 German certificate (oral and written)? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_55\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_55_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][55]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_55_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_55-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_55_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_55_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][55]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_55_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_55-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_55_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_55-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">People with asylum or refugee status need <b>A2<\/b> for the permanent residency. <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_271-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"271\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">  Do you have an A1 German certificate (oral and written)? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_271\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_271_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][271]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_271_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_271-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_271_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_271_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][271]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_271_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_271-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_271_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_271-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Blue Card holders who have worked for 27 months in accordance with the requirements of the Blue Card require <b>A1<\/b> for the permanent residency. <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_38-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"38\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Have you successfully completed the naturalization test or the &quot;Leben in Deutschland&quot; test? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_38\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_38_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][38]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_38_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_38-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_38_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_38_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][38]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_38_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_38-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_38_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_38-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">The <b>naturalization test<\/b> and the integration test \"Leben in Deutschland\" have the same content. You can take the test at the end of the integration course or individually. \n<br>\u25cf At least <b>15 out of 33<\/b> correct answers are required for the permanent residency. <br>\u25cf At least <b>17 out of 33<\/b> correct answers are required for the citizenship.  <\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_36-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"36\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\"> Have you attended school in Germany (at least 4 years with transfer), completed a school-leaving certificate or a vocational training or have you completed a degree at a university in German? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_36\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_36_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][36]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_36_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_36-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_36_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_36_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][36]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_36_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_36-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_36_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_36-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"><b>Successful promotion to the 10th grade<\/b> is also sufficient (German at least \"ausreichend\")\n<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_272-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"272\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">If you have studied: Have you successfully completed a degree in law, social, political or administrative sciences? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_272\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_272_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][272]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_272_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_272-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_272_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_272_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][272]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_272_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_272-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_272_2\">No<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_272_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][272]\" value=\"I did not complete a degree in Germany.\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_272_3-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_272-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_272_3\">I did not complete a degree in Germany.<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_272-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">In <b>Berlin<\/b>, any course of study completed in Germany can replace the naturalization test. \n<br><br>In other authorities, usually only a successfully completed degree in the fields of <b>law, social, political or administrative sciences<\/b> is recognized as a substitute for the naturalization test (for other fields of study, it depends on the combination of subjects).\n\n<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_37-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"37\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Are you unable to learn German or pass the naturalization test due to physical or mental limitations or old age (approx. 65+)? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_37\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_37_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][37]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_37_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_37-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_37_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_37_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][37]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_37_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_37-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_37_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_37-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">In the case of a chronic illness or disability, a <b>certificate from a specialist doctor<\/b> is required confirming that the acquisition of B1 German and civic knowledge is <b>permanently impossible<\/b>.<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_39-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"39\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Have you been convicted of a crime? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-5600-field_39\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_39_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][39]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_39_1-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_39-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_39_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_39_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][39]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_39_2-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-5600-field_39-description\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_39_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_39-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\">A conviction for a non-racist offense resulting in a fine of <b>less than 90 daily rates<\/b> or a <b>prison sentence of less than three months<\/b> is generally not an obstacle.<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_114-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-hide\" data-field-id=\"114\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_114\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_114-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2757 Please <strong>answer all questions<\/strong> to receive a summary of your results.  <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_201-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld\" data-field-id=\"201\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_201\" aria-hidden=\"false\">** Requirements for the citizenship in detail **<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_201\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][201]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_201-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_190-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"190\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_190\" aria-hidden=\"false\">1. Residence permit with eligibility (citizenship): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_190\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][190]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_190-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_203-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"203\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_203\" aria-hidden=\"false\">1. Residence permit with eligibility (citizenship): unclear<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_203\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][203]\" value=\"? unclear \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_203-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_204-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"204\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_204\" aria-hidden=\"false\">1. Residence permit with eligibility (citizenship): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_204\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][204]\" value=\"\u2717 missing\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_204-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_253-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"253\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_253\" aria-hidden=\"false\">2. Identity documents (citizenship): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_253\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][253]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_253-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_254-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"254\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_254\" aria-hidden=\"false\">2. Identity documents (citizenship): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_254\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][254]\" value=\"\u2717 missing\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_254-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_195-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"195\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_195\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Length of stay (citizenship): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_195\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][195]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_195-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_205-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"205\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_205\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Lentgh of stay (citizenship): unclear<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_205\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][205]\" value=\"? unclear \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_205-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_206-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"206\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_206\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Length of stay (citizenship): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_206\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][206]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the citizenship for you: 5 years with a residence permit in Germany\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_206-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_207-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"207\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_207\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Length of stay (citizenship): missing <\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_207\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][207]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the citizenship: 5 years of residence in Germany (including time of asylum procedure)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_207-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_208-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"208\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_208\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Length of stay (citizenship): missing <\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_208\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][208]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the citizenship for you: 5 years residence in Germany (including time of asylum procedure), of which at least 3 years with a residence permit \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_208-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_209-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"209\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_209\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Length of stay (citizenship): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_209\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][209]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the citizenship for you: 3 years with a residence permit in Germany and at least 2 years married to a German citizen \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_209-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_197-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"197\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_197\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Livelihood (citizenship): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_197\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][197]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_197-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_211-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"211\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_211\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Livelihood (citizenship): unclear<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_211\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][211]\" value=\"? unclear \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_211-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_212-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"212\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_212\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Livelihood (citizenship): not secured<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_212\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][212]\" value=\"\u2717 Not secured: Benefits from the &quot;Jobcenter&quot; or &quot;Sozialamt&quot;\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_212-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_213-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"213\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_213\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Livelihood (citizenship): not secured<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_213\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][213]\" value=\"\u2717 Income not sufficient\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_213-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_214-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"214\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_214\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Livelihood (citizenship): not secured<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_214\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][214]\" value=\"\u2717 No proof of positive income forecast\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_214-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_215-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"215\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_215\" aria-hidden=\"false\">5. Proof of German (citizenship): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_215\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][215]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_215-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_216-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"216\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_216\" aria-hidden=\"false\">5. Proof of German (citizenship): not required<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_216\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][216]\" value=\"\u2713 not required\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_216-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_217-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"217\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_217\" aria-hidden=\"false\">5. Proof of German (citizenship): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_217\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][217]\" value=\"\u2717 missing\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_217-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_218-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"218\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_218\" aria-hidden=\"false\">6. Naturalization test (citizenship): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_218\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][218]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_218-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_219-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"219\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_219\" aria-hidden=\"false\">6. Naturalization test (citizenship): not required<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_219\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][219]\" value=\"\u2713 not required\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_219-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_220-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"220\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_220\" aria-hidden=\"false\">6. Naturalization test (citizenship): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_220\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][220]\" value=\"\u2717 missing\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_220-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_221-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"221\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_221\" aria-hidden=\"false\">7. No crime (citizenship)<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_221\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][221]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_221-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_222-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"222\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_222\" aria-hidden=\"false\">7. No crime (citizenship)<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_222\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][222]\" value=\"\u2717 Requirement not fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_222-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_255-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"255\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_255\" aria-hidden=\"false\">** Requirements for the permanent residency in detail **<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_255\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][255]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_255-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_224-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"224\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_224\" aria-hidden=\"false\">1. Residence permit with eligibility (permanent residency): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_224\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][224]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_224-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_225-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"225\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_225\" aria-hidden=\"false\">1. Residence permit with eligibility (permanent residency): unclear<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_225\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][225]\" value=\"? unclear \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_225-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_226-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"226\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_226\" aria-hidden=\"false\">1. Residence permit with eligibility (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_226\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][226]\" value=\"\u2717 missing\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_226-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_227-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"227\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_227\" aria-hidden=\"false\">2. Identity documents (permanent residency): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_227\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][227]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_227-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_228-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"228\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_228\" aria-hidden=\"false\">2. Identity documents (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_228\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][228]\" value=\"\u2717 missing\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_228-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_196-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"196\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_196\" aria-hidden=\"false\">3. Length of stay (permanent residency): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_196\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][196]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_196-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_229-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"229\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_229\" aria-hidden=\"false\">3. Length of stay (permanent residency): unclear<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_229\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][229]\" value=\"? unclear \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_229-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_230-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"230\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_230\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Length of stay (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_230\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][230]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the permanent residency for you: 5 years with a residence permit in Germany\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_230-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_231-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"231\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_231\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Length of stay (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_231\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][231]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the permanent residency for you: 5 years residence in Germany (including time of asylum procedure) or 3 years (including asylum procedure) as well as German C1 and 75% livelihood security\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_231-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_232-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"232\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_232\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Length of stay (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_232\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][232]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the permanent residency for you: 5 years residence in Germany (including time of asylum procedure)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_232-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_233-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"233\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_233\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Length of stay (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_233\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][233]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the permanent residency for you: 5 years residence in Germany (including time of asylum procedure), of which at least 3 years with a residence permit \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_233-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_234-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"234\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_234\" aria-hidden=\"false\">3. Length of stay (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_234\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][234]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the permanent residency for you: 3 years with a residence permit in Germany (for skilled workers, self-employed persons and family members of Germans)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_234-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_235-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"235\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_235\" aria-hidden=\"false\"> 3. Length of stay (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_235\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][235]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the permanent residency for you as a blue card holder: 21 months for German B1, 27 months for German A1\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_235-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_236-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"236\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_236\" aria-hidden=\"false\">3. Length of stay (permanent resideny): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_236\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][236]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for the permanent residency for you: working as a skilled worker for 2 years (for skilled workers with a degree in Germany)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_236-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_237-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"237\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_237\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Pension insurance period (permanent residency): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_237\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][237]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_237-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_238-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"238\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_238\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Pension insurance period (permanent residency): unclear<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_238\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][238]\" value=\"? unclear \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_238-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_239-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"239\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_239\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Pension insurance period (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_239\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][239]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for you: 5 years (60 months)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_239-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_240-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"240\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_240\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Pension insurance period (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_240\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][240]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for you as a skilled worker with a degree in Germany: 2 years (24 months)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_240-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_241-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"241\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_241\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Pension insurance period (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_241\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][241]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for you as a skilled worker with a degree abroad: 3 years (36 months)\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_241-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_242-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"242\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_242\" aria-hidden=\"false\">4. Pension insurance period (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_242\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][242]\" value=\"\u2717 Missing: Required for you: Blue Card 21 months for German B1; 27 months for German A; Self-employed: Proof of adequate pension provision\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_242-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_198-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"198\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_198\" aria-hidden=\"false\">5. Livelihood (permanent residency): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_198\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][198]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_198-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_243-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"243\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_243\" aria-hidden=\"false\">5. Livelihood (permanent residency): unclear<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_243\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][243]\" value=\"? unclear \" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_243-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_244-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"244\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_244\" aria-hidden=\"false\">5. Livelihood (permanent residency): not secured<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_244\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][244]\" value=\"\u2717 not secured\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_244-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_245-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"245\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_245\" aria-hidden=\"false\">6. Proof of German (permanent residency): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_245\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][245]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_245-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_246-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"246\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_246\" aria-hidden=\"false\">6. Proof of German (permanent residency): not required<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_246\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][246]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_246-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_247-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"247\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_247\" aria-hidden=\"false\">6. Proof of German (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_247\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][247]\" value=\"\u2717 missing\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_247-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_248-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"248\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_248\" aria-hidden=\"false\">7. Naturalization test (permanent residency): fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_248\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][248]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_248-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_249-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"249\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_249\" aria-hidden=\"false\">7. Naturalization test (permanent residency): not required<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_249\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][249]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_249-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_250-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"250\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_250\" aria-hidden=\"false\">7. Naturalization test (permanent residency): missing<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_250\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][250]\" value=\"\u2717 missing\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_250-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_251-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"251\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_251\" aria-hidden=\"false\">8. No crime (permanent residency)<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_251\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][251]\" value=\"\u2713 fulfilled\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_251-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_252-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"252\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_252\" aria-hidden=\"false\">8. No crime (permanent residency)<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_252\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][252]\" value=\"\u2717 missing\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_252-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_262-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld\" data-field-id=\"262\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_262\" aria-hidden=\"false\">** Summary (based on your information) **<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_262\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][262]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_262-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_258-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-hide wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"258\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_258\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\u21e8 Citizenship requirements: fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_258\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][258]\" value=\"\u2713 You seem to meet all the conditions\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_258-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_259-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"259\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_259\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\u21e8 Citizenship requirements: partially fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_259\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][259]\" value=\"! You partially fulfill the conditions\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_259-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_261-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-hide wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"261\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_261\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\u21e8 Permanent residency requirements: fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_261\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][261]\" value=\"\u2713 You seem to meet all the conditions\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_261-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_260-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"260\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_260\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\u21e8 Permanent residency requirements: partially fulfilled<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_260\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][260]\" value=\"! You partially fulfill the conditions\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_260-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_268-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text verstecktes-feld\" data-field-id=\"268\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_268\" aria-hidden=\"false\">** E-mail dispatch **<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_268\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][268]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_268-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_106-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"106\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_106\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_106-error\"><br \/>\n<h2><strong>Your result:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_269-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"269\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_269\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_269-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\ud83d\udce7 F<span style=\"font-weight:400\">urther down you have the option to have your<b> result sent to you by email<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_62-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"62\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_62\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_62-error\"><h3><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Here is your result based on your information:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_263-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"263\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_263\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_263-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 <strong>Citizenship<\/strong>: You seem to meet <strong>all the<\/strong> conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_264-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"264\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_264\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_264-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2757 <strong>Citizenship<\/strong>: You fulfill <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400\">the conditions <strong>partially<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_265-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"265\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_265\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_265-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 <strong>Permanent residency<\/strong>: You seem to meet <strong>all the<\/strong> conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_266-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"266\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_266\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_266-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2757 <strong>Permanent residency<\/strong>: You fulfill <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400\">the conditions <strong>partially<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_63-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"63\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_63\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_63-error\"><h3><strong>Citizenship: Your information in detail<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here you can see the requirements that you fulfill according to your information or that you still lack:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_61-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"61\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_61\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_61-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Residence permit with eligibility for citizenship<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_171-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"171\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_171\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_171-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2753 Residence permit unclear<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_81-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"81\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_81\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_81-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Residence permit with eligibility for citizenship is missing<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_60-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"60\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_60\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_60-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Identity documents<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_80-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"80\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_80\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_80-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Identity documents are missing<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_64-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"64\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_64\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_64-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Length of stay for the citizenship<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_173-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"173\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_173\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_173-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><strong>\u2753<\/strong> Length of stay unclear<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_82-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"82\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_82\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_82-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the citizenship for you: <strong>5 years<\/strong> with a residence permit in Germany <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_140-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"140\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_140\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_140-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the citizenship: <strong>5 years of<\/strong> residence in Germany (including time of asylum procedure) <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_141-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"141\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_141\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_141-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the citizenship for you: <strong>5 years of<\/strong> residence in Germany (including time of asylum procedure), of which at least <strong>3 years<\/strong> with a residence permit <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_139-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"139\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_139\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_139-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the citizenship for you: <strong>3 years<\/strong> with a residence permit in Germany and at least 2 years married to a German citizen  <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_66-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"66\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_66\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_66-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Livelihood secured<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_175-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"175\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_175\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_175-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2753 Livelihood unclear<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_178-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"178\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_178\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_178-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Livelihood not secured (benefits from \"Jobcenter\" or \"Sozialamt\")<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_84-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"84\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_84\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_84-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Livelihood not secured (insufficient income)<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_179-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"179\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_179\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_179-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Livelihood not secured (no proof of positive income forecast)<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_67-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"67\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_67\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_67-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Proof of German<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_119-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"119\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_119\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_119-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Proof of German not required<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_85-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"85\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_85\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_85-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Proof of German missing<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_68-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"68\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_68\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_68-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Naturalization test<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_123-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"123\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_123\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_123-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Naturalization test not required<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_86-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"86\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_86\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_86-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Naturalization test is missing<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_69-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"69\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_69\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_69-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 No crime<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_87-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"87\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_87\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_87-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c No crime<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_70-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"70\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_70\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_70-error\"><h3><strong>Permanent residency: Your information in detail<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here you can see the requirements that you fulfill according to your information or that you still lack:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_161-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"161\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_161\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_161-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Residence permit with eligibility for permanent residency<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_172-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"172\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_172\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_172-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2753 Residence permit unclear<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_199-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"199\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_199\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_199-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Residence permit with eligibility for permanent residency is missing<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_71-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"71\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_71\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_71-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Identity documents<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_88-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"88\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_88\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_88-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Identity documents are missing<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_73-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"73\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_73\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_73-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Length of stay for the permanent residency<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_174-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"174\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_174\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_174-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><strong>\u2753<\/strong> Length of stay unclear<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_90-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"90\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_90\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_90-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the permanent residency for you: <strong>5 years<\/strong> with a residence permit in Germany <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_147-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"147\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_147\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_147-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the permanent residency for you: <strong>5 years<\/strong> residence in Germany (including the time of the asylum procedure) or <strong>3 years<\/strong> (including the asylum procedure) as well as German C1 and 75% livelihood security  <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_149-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"149\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_149\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_149-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the permanent residency for you: <strong>5 years<\/strong> residence in Germany (including time of asylum procedure) <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_148-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"148\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_148\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_148-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the permanent residency for you: <strong>5 years<\/strong> residence in Germany (including the time of the asylum procedure), of which at least <strong>3 years<\/strong> with a residence permit <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_150-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"150\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_150\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_150-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the permanent residency for you: <strong>3 years<\/strong> with a residence permit in Germany (for skilled workers, self-employed persons and family members of Germans) <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_170-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"170\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_170\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_170-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the permanent residency for you as a blue card holder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><b>: <\/b><strong>21 months<\/strong> for German B1, <strong>27 months<\/strong> for German A1<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_169-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"169\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_169\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_169-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Length of stay is missing. Required for the permanent residency for you: working as a skilled worker for <strong>2 years<\/strong> (for skilled workers with a degree in Germany) <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_79-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"79\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_79\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_79-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Pension insurance period for the permanent residency<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_177-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"177\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_177\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_177-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2753 Pension insurance period unclear<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_91-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"91\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_91\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_91-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Pension insurance period is missing. Required for you: <strong>5 years (60 months) <\/strong>  <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_166-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"166\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_166\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_166-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Pension insurance period is missing. Required for you as a skilled worker with a degree in Germany: <strong>2 years (24 months) <\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_168-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"168\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_168\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_168-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Pension insurance period is missing. Required for you as a skilled worker with a degree abroad: <strong>3 years (36 months) <\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_167-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"167\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_167\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_167-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Pension insurance period is missing. Required for you:<br \/>\n<strong>Blue Card<\/strong> 21 months for German B1, 27 months for German A1<br \/>\n<strong>Self-employed persons<\/strong>: Proof of adequate pension provision<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_75-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"75\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_75\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_75-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Livelihood secured<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_176-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"176\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_176\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_176-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2753 Livelihood unclear<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_93-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"93\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_93\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_93-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Livelihood not secured<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_76-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"76\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_76\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_76-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Proof of German<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_120-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"120\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_120\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_120-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Proof of German not required<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_94-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"94\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_94\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_94-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Proof of German missing<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_77-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"77\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_77\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_77-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Naturalization test<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_3-container\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-id=\"3\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-5600-field_3\" > a Blue<\/label>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-5600-field_3\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" >\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_122-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"122\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_122\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_122-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 Naturalization test not required<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_95-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"95\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_95\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_95-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c Naturalization test is missing<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_78-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"78\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_78\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_78-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u2705 No c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400\">rime<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_96-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"96\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_96\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_96-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\u274c <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400\">No crime<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_103-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"103\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_103\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_103-error\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">\ud83d\udca1 If you can fulfill the missing requirements, you have a good chance for citizenship or permanent residency. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_98-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"98\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_98\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_98-error\"><h3><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><strong>What can you do to fulfill missing requirements?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_186-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"186\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_186\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_186-error\"><h5>\u274c Residence permit is unclear<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\">Unfortunately, it is not clear from your details which residence permit you currently have. In order to obtain the most accurate test results possible, we recommend that you <strong>check<\/strong> which residence permit you have and take the test again. <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/kontakt\/\">Get in touch with us<\/a> if you are unsure how to find out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_180-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"180\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_180\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_180-error\"><h5>\u274c Residence permit with eligibility missing<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\">Check whether it is possible to change your residence title (e.g. as a <a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/de\/visa-skilled-workers\">skilled worker<\/a>, Section 18 AufenthG). <a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/de\/changing-residence-title\">Here<\/a> you can find information on whether and how you can change your residence title. <a href=\"https:\/\/arbeitsmarktzugang.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GGUA_Tabelle_Spurwechsel_03-2024.pdf\">Here<\/a> you will find an extra overview of which residence titles you could theoretically change to if you meet the requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Persons with humanitarian residence permits who are not eligible for citizenship may be able to apply for citizenship in a discretionary procedure (in accordance with \u00a7 8 StAG), e.g. in the case of exceptional integration achievements. Ask an advice center or a lawyer for more information. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_153-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"153\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_153\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_153-error\"><h5>\u274c Identity documents are missing<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">For citizenship or permanent residency, <strong>identity<\/strong> must be proven beyond doubt, usually with a <strong>valid national passport<\/strong> or passport substitute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">If you do not have a passport, you must be able to <strong>prove<\/strong> that it is impossible or unreasonable for you to obtain a passport and require documents or evidence of your identity. For persons with refugee or asylum status, it may be considered unreasonable to obtain a passport. (See also <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/hgt-duldung-fur-menschen-mit-ungeklarter-identitat-12-2024-de\/\">here<\/a> under the point <em>\"How can I prove that I have made an effort to obtain a passport?\")<\/em>  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">It may be possible to apply without identity documents and submit them later.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_154-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"154\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_154\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_154-error\"><h5>\u274c Required Length of stay missing \/ unclear<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Check whether other residence titles require shorter periods of residence (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/de\/visa-skilled-workers\">skilled worker<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/de\/eu-blue-card\">EU Blue Card<\/a>) and whether it is possible to change your residence title.<a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/de\/changing-residence-title\">(Here<\/a> you can find information on whether and how you can change your residence title).<\/li>\n<li>If your period of residence has been interrupted by longer stays abroad, you can check whether <strong>the previous periods of residence<\/strong> can be <strong>taken into account at the discretion of the authorities<\/strong> (Section 12b (2) StAG). To do this, you must have lived in Germany for at least 3 years since the interruption. <\/li>\n<li>For persons with humanitarian residence permits, periods of asylum proceedings (subsidiary protection, prohibition of deportation or rejection) are taken into account for a possible granting of a <b>permanent residency in the discretionary procedure (according to \u00a7 26 para. 4).<\/b> Ask an advice center or a lawyer for more information. <\/li>\n<li>If you are only<strong> 3-6 months<\/strong> short of the required period of residence, you can ask the authorities whether you can submit the application in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_102-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"102\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_102\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_102-error\"><h5>\u274c Pension insurance period for the permanent residency is missing<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Check your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deutsche-rentenversicherung.de\/DRV\/DE\/Online-Services\/informationen_anfordern.html\">insurance history<\/a>. Request your insurance history from the pension insurance company and check the months you have completed so far: Select \"Versicherungsverlauf\", enter your social security number and your first and last name. You will receive the information by post in a few days.  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Check whether you can voluntarily pay additional pension insurance contributions for the current or previous year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Work out exactly how many months you still need and when you will meet the requirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_100-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"100\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_100\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_100-error\"><h5>\u274c Livelihood not secured \/ unclear<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Check your income again: enter your net income, rent, heating costs and the number of household members in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brutto-netto-rechner.info\/buergergeld-rechner.php\">citizen's allowance calculator<\/a>. If the expected <strong>\"B\u00fcrgergeld\" is \u20ac0<\/strong>, your income is probably sufficient. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Search for another <\/span><b>work, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight:400\">increase your <\/span><b>working hours <\/b><span style=\"font-weight:400\">or start an additional mini-job to secure the missing income. The <\/span><b>income of your partner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight:400\"> can also be taken into account. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/de\/jobsearch-and-application\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:400\"> you can find <\/span><b>tips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight:400\"> on looking for a job and applying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Check whether you may be entitled to <strong>a child allowance (\"Kinderzuschlag\")<\/strong> or <strong>maintenance advance (\"Unterhaltsvorschuss\")<\/strong> to secure your income.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">You can ask your employer to shorten the probationary period or ask for a letter that serves as proof of a <strong>positive prognosis<\/strong> (formulation that, from the employer's point of view, the employment relationship will continue indefinitely or that there are no indications of termination). If the income gap <strong>is small<\/strong> or <strong>the prognosis unclear<\/strong>, you may still be able to submit the application and provide further evidence later.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400\">People who are unable to work or disabled, single parents, pupils, trainees and students, recipients of basic income support in old age and people who care for relatives can, under certain circumstances, apply for <strong>citizenship at the discretion<\/strong> of the authorities (in accordance with \u00a7 8 StAG), e.g. in the case of exceptional integration achievements. Ask an advice center or a lawyer for more information. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_104-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"104\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_104\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_104-error\"><h5>\u274c Proof of German missing<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">You can<\/span> take <span style=\"font-weight:400\">the B1 certificate at a<\/span><b> language school<\/b><span style=\"font-weight:400\">. You can also<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400\"> take <\/span> the exam<b> without a course.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight:400\"> You can do this at adult education centers (\"Volkshochschulen\"), the <\/span>Goethe-Institut or TELC<span style=\"font-weight:400\">. If you only take the exam, it is very important to prepare well for it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Get in touch <\/span><b>early<\/b><span style=\"font-weight:400\"> for the test. It is often difficult to get an appointment. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/de\/learning-german\"><b>Here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:400\"> you can find more information about learning German.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_101-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"101\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_101\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_101-error\"><h5>\u274c Naturalization test is missing<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The naturalization test and the integration test \"Living in Germany\" have the <b>same<\/b> content. At least <b>15 out of 33<\/b> correct answers are required for the permanent residency. At least <b>17 out of 33<\/b> correct answers are required for the citizenship.   <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bamf-navi.bamf.de\"><b>Here<\/b><\/a> you will find an overview of recognized test centres: go to \"Kursorte\", enter your city and zip code and select the following course under \"Zulassung\": \"Test zum Orientierungskurs (Leben in Deutschland)\". <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Register early for the test. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bamf.de\/DE\/Themen\/Integration\/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende\/OnlineTestcenter\/online-testcenter-node.html\"><b>Here<\/b><\/a> you can simulate the test in preparation and look at examples of questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_105-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"105\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_105\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_105-error\"><h5>\u274c Crime<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\">Seek advice to clarify whether you can obtain citizenship or permanent residency despite a criminal offence in the case of fines of less than 90 daily rates, suspended prison sentences of up to three months and educational measures, juvenile detention or conditions imposed by the juvenile court.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\">In the case of a higher conviction, citizenship or permanent residency is possible if the criminal offence has been erased from the Federal Central Criminal Register (often after 10 or 15 years).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_108-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"108\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_108\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_108-error\"><h3><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><strong>How do you apply for citizenship and permanent residency?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_109-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"109\" style=\"display:none;\"><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_109\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_109-error\"><h5>Apply for citizenship or permanent residency as soon as you meet all the requirements:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/tipps-einbuergerung\/\">Here<\/a> you can find out the best way to submit your application for the permanent residency.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight:400\">Check whether you can submit your application 1-3 months before you meet the necessary requirements or if some of the requirements are still unclear <\/span>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_257-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"257\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Would you like to receive the test results by e-mail? 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It cannot replace individual consultation. <\/p>\n<details>\n<summary><strong><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\">How do you apply for citizenship and permanent residency?<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Apply for citizenship or permanent residency as soon as you meet all the requirements:<\/p>\n<div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_109-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"109\">\n<div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_109\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_109-error\">\n<ul>\n<li>Here you can find out how to submit the application for citizenship: <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/tipps-einbuergerung\/\">Tips on applying for citizenship with an example<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Check whether you may be able to submit the application 1-3 months before the necessary requirements are met or if some of the requirements are unclear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Seek help i<\/strong>f you have questions about the process:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_110-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"110\">\n<div id=\"wpforms-5600-field_110\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-5600-field_110-error\">\n<ul>\n<li>You can find more information here and in our step-by-step information on <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/einbuergerung\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">citizenship<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/niederlassungserlaubnis\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">permanent residency<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Possible help from <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/beratungsstelle\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">advice centers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/anwaltssuche\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">lawyers&#8217; offices<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/kontakt\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">LIFE Initiative<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><strong><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\">See here for which persons special regulations apply that are not included in the test. <\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>There are special regulations for the following groups of people that were not taken into account in the test:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Guest workers<\/strong> (&#8220;Gastarbeiter:innen&#8221;) who came to the BRD (&#8220;Bundesrepublik Deutschland&#8221;) before 1974 and <strong>contract workers<\/strong> (&#8220;Vertragsarbeiter:innen&#8221;) who came to the DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik&#8221;) before 1990 (simplified income and German requirements, no naturalization test (&#8220;Einb\u00fcrgerungstest&#8221;)),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Children under the age of 16<\/strong> (language skills are assessed according to age, no naturalization test),<\/li>\n<li>People who are unable to work or disabled, single parents, pupils, trainees and students, recipients of basic old-age benefits (&#8220;Bezieher von Grundsicherung im Alter&#8221;) and people who care for relatives can apply for the <strong>citizenship at the discretion of the authorities<\/strong> under certain circumstances without a means of subsistence,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Persons who are unable to work or disabled<\/strong> may, under certain circumstances, apply for the citizenship at the discretion of the authorities without a means of subsistence,<\/li>\n<li>Persons who do not make <strong>a commitment to the free democratic basic order (&#8220;Bekenntnis zur freiheitlichen demokratischen Grundordnung&#8221;)<\/strong>, to the historical responsibility arising from the National Socialist reign of injustice, to the special protection of Jewish life, to the peaceful life of peoples and to the prohibition of wars of aggression, or for whom there are factual indications justifying the assumption that the commitment is incorrect, as well as persons who are married to several spouses at the same time or who show by their conduct that they disregard the equal rights of men and women, are excluded from applying for the citizenship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p>This information offered by the LIFE Initiative was realized with the support of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postcode-lotterie.de\/projekte\">Postcode Lottery<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take our free test now to find out whether you can apply for citizenship or permanent residency. 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