For residents ready to stop renewing and start staying — permanently.
Niederlassungserlaubnis — the settlement permit that doesn't expire.
Renewing your permit every few years gets old.
Permanent residence means stability: no more expiration dates, no more appointments, no more uncertainty. But the requirements are strict : income, pension history, language, continuous residence.
We make sure you qualify before you apply.
Eligibility check
Document preparation
Application submission
Appointment booking
The exact application types, fields, and situations.
Whether you're from India, Nigeria, Brazil, or anywhere else! Your nationality doesn't limit our ability to help.
5 years of residence with a permit, plus pension contributions, naturalization test and language skills.
Faster track, 21 or 27 months months depending on language level.
Application from scratch, Follow-ups, inaction lawsuit
Required years of legal residence
Required months of pension contributions (or equivalent)
B1 or A1 (in exceptional cases)
Naturalization test
Here's exactly what happens when you start with Drift.
1
Send us your residence history, pension statements, and language certificates. We check if you qualify.
2
We calculate your pension months, review your timeline, and confirm you meet every requirement.
3
We compile your complete file — nothing missing, nothing ambiguous.
4
We submit the application
5
After approval, you get your Niederlassungserlaubnis — valid indefinitely.
Drift Plans start at only €199, you can also split into a payment plan over 12 months starting at only €19/month.
You know the full cost upfront. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices. Lawyers only step in when necessary.
When lawyers are needed, We handle the admin and prep so they focus on review which keeps costs down for you.
Your exact price
depends on your case
Application type, responsible authority, and
level of legal support all affect the final quote.
Still hesitant ? Book a free intro call to get a clear number before you commit.
Every case is different, but these three things stay the same.
You end up paying less
One flat fee, no hourly billing. We automate the admin work so lawyers focus on review which keeps costs down for you.
We check every document and form before submission. Mistakes that cause rejections don't make it past our review.
You'll know what's happening at every step. No chasing, no radio silence. We update you before you have to ask.
We’re driven by the people we serve: Immigrants, families, and founders whose journeys define the solutions we deliver.