Aufenthaltserlaubnis
residence permit (temporary)
noun owf-ENT-halts-er-lob-nis Rare
Usage Note
Aufenthaltserlaubnis is a time-limited residence permit issued under German immigration law (Aufenthaltsgesetz). It differs from a Niederlassungserlaubnis (permanent settlement permit). The document must be renewed periodically at the local Ausländerbehörde.
Examples
"Seine Aufenthaltserlaubnis wurde um zwei Jahre verlängert."
Natural Translation
His residence permit was extended by two years.
Literal Translation
His residence-permit was extended by two years.
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