People who wish to stay in Germany beyond 90 days or 3 months, and do not belong to European Union nations will invariably need to apply for a residence permit in Germany. This is a permit that people who wish to live, study and work in Germany need to necessarily have with them; else they will not be allowed to stay in Germany.

With a residence permit in Germany, one can settle in the country. Hence, this permit is also called the Settlement Permit or Niederlassungserlaubnis. ... Read more