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Ausländerausweis L

Permit L (Short-term)

Simple Definition

Residency permit for contracts <12 months. Valid for the duration of the contract.

Why this matters to Expats.

The "trial" permit. Many non-EU citizens get this first. You cannot easily change jobs or bring family immediately. It does not count heavily towards C-Permit eligibility.

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