What is the difference between UK ILR vs. Germany PR?

What is the difference between UK ILR vs. Germany PR?

The UK ILR and a German PR are both permanent residence permits issued to eligible candidates to migrate to the respective country. The UK ILR can be applied after living and working there for 5 years with a stable income, whereas Germany's PR has two options: you can apply within 2 years if you are proficient in German language or after 5 years of living there. 

 

 A PR Visa or an ILR has many benefits as the eligible candidates can study, work, access healthcare and certain social benefits. They can apply for citizenship upon meeting the eligibility requirements of the country.

 

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UK ILR vs. Germany PR

The table given below has details of the validity, processing time, and PR costs for both visas.

Factors	UK ILR	Germany PR
Duration of stay	Indefinite	Indefinite
Processing Time	6 months	Two to Four weeks
Total Cost	£2,885	Skilled Worker category: €113 Freelancer: €124 Highly Qualified Professional: €147

 

What is a UK ILR?

An ILR, also known as Indefinite leave to remain, is granted to eligible candidates who want to settle in the UK. It is also known as a settlement visa, with which the candidates can permanently stay in the UK with their family permanently. The candidates can apply for a UK citizenship after residing one year in the UK upon eligibility.

 

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What are the benefits of UK Indefinite leave-to-remain?

There are many benefits with a UK ILR visa, which include:

 

• Can live, work, study, and access health benefits within the UK.
• Can travel in and out of the UK for a certain period.
• Are eligible for the Social Security benefits provided by the country.

 

What are the UK ILR eligibility requirements?

Individuals applying for a UK ILR must meet the following requirements:

Based on the visa type, the candidates are required to live for a qualifying time period. The visa category and qualifying period are mentioned in the table below.

Current category	Qualifying ILR period
Spouse or civil partner of a British Citizen or person settled in the UK visa	After 5 years
Unmarried partner	After 5 years
EEA Family Permit	After 5 years
UK Ancestry visa	After 5 years
Tier 1 (Investor) visa	After 2, 3 or 5 years depending on level of investment
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)	After 3 or 5  years depending on the business activity
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa	After 3 years
Tier 2, T2, International Sportsperson or Skilled Worker visa	After 5 years
Scale Up visa	After 5 years
Innovator visa	After 3 years
Global Talent visa	After 3 or 5 years, depending on your visa and endorsement type
PBS visa dependants	After 5 years
Representative of overseas business visa	After 5 years
Turkish Worker of Businessperson visa	After 5 years
Retired Person visa	After 5 years
Discretionary Leave to Remain	After 6 years
Long residence	After 10 years continuous legal residency in the UK
Returning resident	If settled in the UK prior to departure and returning to the UK within 3 years of departure, they may be able to apply immediately on return
Turkish worker or businessperson	After 5 years

 

Other important eligibility requirements are as follows:

 

• The individual must be of good character
• The individual must pass the Life in the UK test
• The individual must have language proficiency in English: B1, B2, C1 or C2.
• The individual must not spend more than 180 days outside the UK in the qualifying period.

 

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What is German PR?

German PR is a permanent resident status granted to individuals eligible for a PR visa. The visa is granted after completing a period of legally residing in the country either for work or family. There are many benefits available for a German permanent resident like access to healthcare and education and more.

 

*Check your eligibility to Germany with the Y-Axis Germany Immigration points calculator.

 

What are the benefits of a German PR?

The many benefits for individuals applying for a German PR include:

 

• Can work in Germany without restrictions
• Helps individuals get better credit ratings.
• Acts as a travel permit 
• German PR holders can also stay in other EU countries.
• Can get social security.
• Can get financial aid for further study at German universities
• German PR holders can apply for citizenship after living for eight years with a PR card.

 

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What are the requirements for a German PR?

Individuals applying for a German PR must have the following requirements:

 

• Must have a completed application form (Antrag auf Erteilung der Niederlassungserlaubnis)
• Proof of health insurance (minimum 60 months of social security contributions)
• A valid passport
• B1 level German certification
• 1 x biometric photo
• Certificate of German university degree
• Marriage certificate
• Evidence of finances

• • Employed individuals must submit Bank statements 
  • Self-employed individuals must submit tax returns
• Reference letter from employer or university
• Evidence of accommodation (Anmeldungsbestätigung)
• A professional license 

 

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