Checklist
In order to apply for your permanent residency, you need the following documents with a Hague Apostille, a consular legalization is not required. Please consider that depending on your country, these documents take several weeks.
Birth Certificate
Depending on your contry, you can request your birth certificate from the health department of the state you were born in or your local authorities.
Police Certificate
You can request your police certificate from the Department of Justice. Your certificate should be free of criminal records. If you have any criminal records, please provide court documents. The police certificate can not be older than 6 months.
Marriage Certificate
If you are married, you need to provide a marriage certificate. Depending on your country, you can request your marriage certificate from your local authorities or the local authorities where you married.
Deposit
The application for the permanent residency requires a deposit of $5000 (exactly Gs. 34.331.150) during the application process. This is not a fee, you will get the full amount refunded after your process is fully completed. Depending on your qualificaitons, you may be exempt from paying the deposit. Some university degrees or equivalents may be sufficient for the application process.
Divorce Certificate
If you are divorced, you need to provide a divorce certificate. Depending on your country, you can request your divorce certificate from your local authorities or from the local authorities where you got divorced.
Death Certificate
If your wife or husband died, you need to provide a death certificate. Depending on your country, you can request a death certificate from your local authorities or from the local authorities where your partner died.