Immigration and residence law

Your path to the appropriate residence permit in Germany

Third-country nationals who wish to work or settle permanently in Germany often encounter complex legal and organisational questions, as do companies looking to hire skilled workers from abroad. German residence law provides a wide range of work-related visas and residence permits, including the EU Blue Card for highly qualified individuals, residence permits for employees and self-employed individuals, and permanent settlement permits, to name just a few. All applications require supporting documents and, in most cases, personal visits to the relevant authorities, so careful preparation is essential.

At KBM Legal, we support our clients throughout the entire immigration process. We provide thorough guidance on the requirements for the appropriate visa or residence permit. We liaise with the relevant authorities and handle the entire application process on your behalf. 

Our immigration and residence law services include:

• Advising both individuals (employees and self-employed persons) and companies;
• Assisting clients with the application for temporary residence permits (such as EU Blue Card, job seeker visa, skilled worker visa, ICT card and self-employment visa, etc.), as well as permanent residence permits;
• Supporting clients in having their foreign degrees and professional qualifications recognised;
• Providing legally compliant representation in all matters relating to work visas and residence permits
• Tailored service including initial consultation, document reviews, submission of applications to the relevant authorities and, if necessary, enforcing your interests through legal action

From initial contact to achieving your goals, our team, particularly Ms von Bassewitz, provides comprehensive and pragmatic support. Ms von Bassewitz advises in English, French, Dutch and German.

Your path to a German passport

If you a third country national but your ancestors were or are German, you may be entitled to a German passport. However, third-country nationals who wish to obtain German citizenship on the basis of descent must go through an extensive procedure. One of the main challenges is obtaining all the documents required for the application. Particularly in cases where the ancestors emigrated a long time ago, there are often problems with the recognition of German citizenship.

KBM Legal supports clients throughout the entire naturalisation process. We provide pragmatic advice on the requirements for obtaining German citizenship by descent and take care of the entire application process for you.

Our services in citizenship law

• Assisting clients with applications for naturalisation by descent, including on grounds of restitution, acquisition by declaration, citizenship certificate, etc.
• Providing legally compliant representation in all matters relating to German citizenship by descent
• Tailor-made service: from initial consultation and document review to application procedures with the authorities or the judicial enforcement of your interests, if needed.

Our team, especially Ms von Bassewitz, will be at your side from the very first contact until you achieve your goals, providing you with solution-oriented support on your path to obtaining a German passport. Ms von Bassewitz can advise you in English, French, Dutch and German.