I receive unemployment benefits. Can I still get a permanent residence permit?

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One of the requirements for a permanent residence permit is that you have met the conditions of your temporary residence permit throughout the residence period.

For example, one of the conditions for a temporary residence permit as a skilled worker may be that you must work full-time. If you lose your job and receive unemployment benefits, you are no longer working full-time and therefore do not meet the conditions for your temporary residence permit. As a result, you do not meet the requirements for a permanent residence permit.

The decision letter for your temporary residence permit shows which conditions apply and what you must do if you lose your job.

See the frequently asked questions about residence permits for skilled workers