Verpflichtungserklärungen, Aufenthalt über 3 Monate

Depending on the type and duration of the intended stay, different requirements are placed on the financial capacity of the person obliged to do so in order to meet the requirement of sufficient means of subsistence.

The declaration of commitment is certified on a standardized, forgery-proof form.

A declaration of commitment cannot be made by the following persons:

• Recipients of benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, SGB II or SGB XII
• for foreigners if they have the following: toleration, residence permit, visa for visitor purposes, short-term residence permits.

In Hamburg, the Hamburg Service on Site - Locations for Foreigners' Affairs are the responsible offices.

• 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.