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Directorate of Immigration: Residence permit - General conditions

How do I demonstrate that I have sufficient funds to support myself financially when I apply for a residence permit?

You can demonstrate that you can support yourself by using any of the means listed below, different means can also be combined, for example income and/or bank balance:

  • Employment contract or self-employment income.

  • Payslips for the last three months.

  • Guaranteed regular payments, for example for payments from the Social Insurance Administration in respect of invalidity, unemployment benefits, rental income or grants.

  • Disposable funds.

  • Student grant or loan.

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