{"id":2897,"date":"2013-03-16T18:04:52","date_gmt":"2013-03-16T18:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/?p=2897"},"modified":"2025-10-28T07:21:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:21:35","slug":"auslaenderrecht-der-aufenthalt-von-buergern-der-europaeischen-union-und-der-schweiz-in-deutschland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/immigration-law-the-residence-of-citizens-of-the-european-union-and-switzerland-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration Law: The Residence of Citizens of the European Union and Switzerland in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voraussetzungen_und_rechtliche_Regelungen_fur_den_Aufenthalt_von_EU-_und_EWR-Burgern_sowie_Burgern_der_Schweiz_in_Deutschland\"><\/span>Requirements and Legal Regulations for the Residence of EU, EEA, and Swiss Citizens in Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Aufenthalt_von_EUEWR-Burgern_in_Deutschland\"><\/span>Residence of EU\/EEA Citizens in Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The residence of citizens of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) in Germany is governed by the Law on the General Freedom of Movement for EU Citizens (Freiz\u00fcgG\/EU).<\/p>\n<p>According to this law, EU and EEA citizens are entitled to freedom of movement in the following cases, among others:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Short-term stays: Residence of up to three months.<\/strong>Stay of up to three months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment: Engaging in gainful employment, either as an employee or self-employed in Germany.<\/strong>Exercise of gainful employment or self-employment in Germany.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provision of services: Providing or receiving services.<\/strong>Provision or receipt of services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right of residence: Former employees who are entitled to remain under Regulation (EEC) No. 1251\/70 and Directive 75\/34\/EEC.<\/strong>Former workers who are entitled to remain under Regulation (EEC) No 1251\/70 and Directive 75\/34\/EEC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Job search<\/strong>Job seeking: Residence for the purpose of seeking employment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vocational training<\/strong>Vocational training: Undertaking vocational training in Germany.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Study<\/strong>Study: Residence for the purpose of studying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retirement<\/strong>Retirement: Residence for persons already receiving a pension.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permanent residence<\/strong>Permanent residence: Acquisition of the right of permanent residence after a lawful stay of at least five years (three years in special cases).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Family members of EU and EEA citizens may also be entitled to freedom of movement, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spouses and life partners: Spouses and registered life partners of EU or EEA citizens.<\/strong>Spouses and registered partners of EU or EEA citizens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Descendants: Children under 21 years of age.<\/strong>Children under the age of 21.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relatives in ascending and descending lines: Relatives receiving maintenance.<\/strong>Relatives to whom maintenance is granted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Non-employed EU and EEA citizens may also be entitled to freedom of movement under certain conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Until January 2013, EU and EEA citizens were issued a so-called \u201efreedom of movement certificate\u201c to document their right of residence. However, this certificate has not been issued since the amendment of the Freiz\u00fcgG\/EU on January 29, 2013. Instead, citizens of the Union now only receive a registration certificate according to the registration laws.<\/p>\n<p>In principle, it is assumed that citizens of the Union have the right to freedom of movement. The absence of this right must be determined by the competent authority. Such verification may only occur in individual cases and with justified doubts, with the burden of proof resting on the authority.<\/p>\n<p>The following certificates and cards are provided for under the Freiz\u00fcgG\/EU:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Certificate of the right of permanent residence for Union citizens (\u00a7 5 Abs. 5 in conjunction with \u00a7 4a Freiz\u00fcgG\/EU).<\/strong> for EU citizens (Section 5 (5) in conjunction with Section 4a Freiz\u00fcgG\/EU).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Residence card<\/strong> Residence card for family members of Union citizens (\u00a7 5 Abs. 1 in conjunction with \u00a7 2 Abs. 1 Freiz\u00fcgG\/EU).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permanent residence card for family members of EU\/EEA citizens (\u00a7 5 Abs. 5 in conjunction with \u00a7 4a Abs. 1 Freiz\u00fcgG\/EU).<\/strong> for relatives of EU\/EEA citizens (Section 5 (5) in conjunction with Section 4a (1) Freiz\u00fcgG\/EU).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Aufenthalt_von_Staatsangehorigen_der_Schweiz_in_Deutschland\"><\/span>Residence of Swiss Nationals in Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Special regulations apply to Swiss nationals due to the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons, signed on June 21, 1999, between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement provides for the following residence permits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Residence permit for Swiss nationals entitled to freedom of movement (\u00a7 28 S. 2 AufenthV in conjunction with the Free Movement Agreement EC\/Switzerland).<\/strong> Residence permit for family members of Swiss nationals entitled to freedom of movement (\u00a7 28 S. 2 AufenthV in conjunction with the Free Movement Agreement EC\/Switzerland).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Residence permit for relatives of Swiss nationals entitled to freedom of movement<\/strong> Residence permit for family members of Swiss nationals entitled to freedom of movement (\u00a7 28 S. 2 AufenthV in conjunction with the Free Movement Agreement EC\/Switzerland).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wichtiger_Hinweis\"><\/span>Important Note: The content of this article has been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief. However, due to the complexity and constant evolution of the subject matter, we must exclude liability and warranty.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This information has been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief. However, due to the complexity and constant changes in legal frameworks, we do not assume any liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.<\/p>\n<p>For legal advice, please contact us at +49 221 80187670 or by email at If you require legal advice, feel free to call us at 0221 \u2013 80187670 or send us an email at If you need employment law advice, feel free to call us at 0221 \u2013 80187670 or send an email to info@mth-partner.de... <a rel=\"noopener\">info@mth-partner.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our lawyers in Cologne are happy to assist you with immigration law.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not only third-country nationals, but also Swiss nationals or citizens of European Union member states must comply with certain requirements if they wish to reside in 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