Germany · settlement permit · skilled worker
German settlement permit after switching from §24 to a skilled-worker permit: when can you apply?
Short answer
Official guidance for skilled workers lists three years on qualifying residence titles, 36 months of pension contributions, secure livelihood, B1 German and other conditions.
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What to do step by step
- 1
Identify when your qualifying skilled-worker residence title began.
- 2
Count compulsory or voluntary pension-insurance contribution months.
- 3
Check B1, housing, qualifying employment and secure livelihood.
- 4
Before applying, confirm your exact residence-title section qualifies for the skilled-worker route.
Important
Time under §24 should not automatically be treated as three years on a qualifying skilled-worker title; the official rule is tied to specific work residence permits.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-05