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Ausländerausweis B

Permit B (Residency)

Simple Definition

The standard renewable residency permit (1 year for Non-EU, 5 years for EU).

Why this matters to Expats.

The Gold Standard. You can live, work, and bring family. Taxes are typically "Quellensteuer" (Tax at Source). You are tied to your employer (Non-EU) or the country (EU).

Actionable Intelligence

Upgrade: After 5 or 10 years, you can upgrade this to a C-Permit. Start learning German/French NOW to qualify later.

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