Letters of commitment, stay over 3 months
The submission of a declaration of commitment to bear the maintenance costs in favor of a foreigner is one way of helping the foreigner to obtain a residence permit if the foreigner does not have sufficient funds himself. Depending on the type and duration...
The submission of a declaration of commitment to bear the maintenance costs in favor of a foreigner is one way of helping the foreigner to obtain a residence permit if the foreigner does not have sufficient funds himself.
Depending on the type and duration of the desired stay, different requirements are placed on the financial capacity of the person obliged to meet the granting requirement of sufficient means of subsistence.
The declaration of commitment is certified on a nationwide and forgery-proof form.
A declaration of commitment cannot be submitted by the following persons:
- Recipients of benefits according to the AsylbLG, SGB II or SGB XII
- for foreigners if they have the following: Duldung, residence permit, visa for visit purposes, short-term residence permits.
In Hamburg, the customer centers - department for foreigners' affairs of the district offices are the responsible departments.
Important notes
Documents required
The VISITOR requires:
- exact personal details (first and last name, date and place of birth) of the visitor
- Address of the visitor abroad,
- The serial number of the visitor's passport is also desirable.
The HOST requires:
- ID card or passport
- Proof of financial capacity
- In addition to notices about child benefit, child allowance or parental benefit, also for EMPLOYEES by submitting the wage / salary statement / notification of earnings for the last 3 months.
- In the case of RENTNERN, the pension notification showing the amount of the current monthly pension.
- SELF-EMPLOYED / FREELANCY: Last tax assessment and current profit and loss account or other evidence (e.g. certified by a tax advisor) showing the monthly net income or the current monthly profit. Account statements or savings books are NOT sufficient as evidence.
- LEGAL PERSONS (e.g. GmbH): extract from the commercial register (not older than 3 months), an interview with the managing director or an authorized signatory.
Please note
You can only contact the customer center responsible for your place of residence - Department for Foreigners' Affairs.
You can find out who is responsible by entering your registration address in the field below.
Procedure & Fees
Fees
29 EUR
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Last updated: 04.05.2024