

Amendment to the law to abolish “turbo naturalization” postponed
According to various government members, the new coalition plans to abolish the so-called "turbo naturalization" (i.e., naturalization...
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Health insurance for national visa: Which is required?
Anyone applying for a national visa (D visa) for Germany not only needs a valid passport and a specific purpose of stay – proof of ...
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Self-employed with the EU Blue Card – What is permitted and what you need to pay attention to
The EU Blue Card is the best residence permit for many qualified professionals from third countries to live and work in Germany. In...
Jul 11, 20255 min read


EU Blue Card: When is the approval of the Federal Employment Agency required?
The EU Blue Card is a popular residence permit for highly qualified professionals from non-EU countries who wish to work in Germany. It...
Jul 6, 20253 min read


Blocked account: What is it needed for with a visa?
International students coming to Germany must provide proof to the embassy when applying for a visa that they have sufficient means of...
Jul 6, 20253 min read


Planned change in the law? Federal Council committee wants to allow actions for failure to act for naturalization only after 12 months
Anyone applying for naturalization already requires a great deal of patience. So far , Section 75 of the Administrative Court Act (VwGO)...
Jul 4, 20253 min read


New naturalization record in Berlin: 16,600 new Germans in the first half of 2025
Berlin is currently experiencing a historic surge in naturalizations : By the end of May 2025, 16,651 foreign citizens had already...
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Health insurance for foreign tourists in Germany – this is required under Schengen law
Health insurance for foreign tourists in Germany – this is required under Schengen law Anyone wishing to enter Germany as a tourist from...
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Scandal: Berlin immigration authorities ignore ruling
The trend of the German immigration authorities ignoring court rulings continues: The immigration authority in Berlin (State Office for...
Jul 1, 20253 min read


New figures from the Federal Foreign Office: 2 million visa applications in 2024
Germany has published its latest visa figures – and they shed light on opportunities, hurdles, and developments in the field of labor...
Jun 29, 20252 min read


New study: Why many immigrant skilled workers want to leave Germany again
Germany is desperately seeking skilled workers from abroad – and is attracting them. But according to a recent study by the Institute...
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Conditional admission to university for foreigners: Legal basis and practical advice
1. Admission to study despite missing final decisions It's not uncommon for prospective international students to find themselves in a...
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Permission for permanent residence in the EU despite criminal offenses? What you need to know
The so-called EU long-term residence permit pursuant to Section 9a of the Residence Act is an important residence permit for...
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Blue Card and professional practice permit: What regulated professions in Germany must consider
If you want to work as a foreign skilled worker in a regulated profession in Germany, an academic degree alone is often not enough. In...
Jun 22, 20253 min read


EU Blue Card for young professionals: An easier start into the German labor market
Germany is an attractive place to work for many university graduates from third countries . The EU Blue Card provides qualified...
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Judge in Gera accused of xenophobic rulings and statements
Bengt Fuchs, the former vice president of the Gera Administrative Court, is being prosecuted at the Thuringian Justice Center in Gera,...
Jun 13, 20253 min read


Statistics published: Record high number of naturalizations in Germany
The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports that almost 300,000 foreigners were naturalized in 2024. In 2024, Germany set a...
Jun 11, 20252 min read


VG Berlin: Blue Card and settlement permit possible at the same time
Berlin, May 21, 2025 – A ruling by the Berlin Administrative Court (case no. 29 K 122/24 of May 14, 2025) makes it clear: The...
May 21, 20252 min read


Lawyer charged with gang-related human trafficking – Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office files charges
A case of alleged organized human trafficking is currently rocking the legal scene in Frankfurt: The Frankfurt Public Prosecutor's Office...
May 15, 20252 min read


Remonstration procedure abolished from 1 July 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, the Federal Foreign Office will abolish the so-called remonstration procedure in visa applications worldwide ....
May 15, 20253 min read


