Germany permanent residence: security and reach.
How far this permit travels, the days it costs to keep, and the separate eligibility clocks it may involve. Field-level primary review is shown where it is complete; other fields remain pending.
How secure it is
“Days to keep” — the physical-presence rule that keeps the status alive — is the column no other index publishes. It’s also exactly what Countly counts.
6 months abroad generally (12 months for spouses of German citizens; up to 6 years for the EU long-term status if staying within the EU)
revocation is possible for serious criminal convictions, war crimes/crimes against humanity, or being classed as a danger to public…
staying past 183 days typically makes you a tax resident — a different count, also worth tracking.
What it unlocks beyond Germany
How many days must you spend to keep Germany residence?
6 months abroad generally (12 months for spouses of German citizens; up to 6 years for the EU long-term status if staying within the EU)
How long from Germany residence to citizenship?
0 yrs. Allowed.
Your permit has a day counter. So does Countly.
Track the presence days that keep your residence permit — and your tax residency — alive. Automatically and privately.
Countly keeps a verifiable ledger of your presence days: for the permit, and for the tax line right behind it.