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Free movement of EU and EFTA citizens and their family members


Procedure

Residence card:
If you would like to apply for the issuance of a residence card for third-country national family members, please send us the following documents by mail:

  • A written informal application with a brief description of your current situation.
  • For spouses: copy of the marriage certificate to the EU or EFTA citizen
  • For children: birth certificate
  • A copy of your national passport
  • A copy of the national passport / identity card of the EU or EFTA citizen(s)
  • A certificate of registration of you and your family member
  • Proof of the right of free movement of your family member EEA citizen (e.g. current employment contract, proof of salary, proof of other gainful activities, pension insurance history, permanent residence certificate, proof of sufficient means of subsistence and health insurance).

If we need further documents, we will write to you. If we can issue you the residence card, we will send you an appointment.

Permanent right of residence:
If you want to apply for a certificate of permanent right of residence, please send us a copy of the following documents by mail:

  • A written informal application with a brief description of your current situation
  • Your current employment contract
  • A current pension insurance history (see "i Where can I find out more?")
  • Your last pay slip

If we need further documents, we will write to you. If we can issue you the residence card, we will send you an appointment.
If you have any questions, please send an email to mailto:ref20@migrationsamt.bremen.de with your question and phone number and when we can best reach you.

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