If you would like to invite someone from abroad for a longer-term stay (over 90 days) who requires a visa to enter the country, you must sign a declaration of commitment.
With this declaration, you undertake to cover any costs incurred by the public authorities for the duration of the stay. The duration of the commitment is generally five years. The period of five years begins with the entry of the invited person.
Please also refer to the information sheet on the declaration of sponsorship: Information for sponsors on submitting a declaration of sponsorship PDF-File
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You must appear in person, as you must provide a signature. You will need to present a written power of attorney and the original of your passport or identity card.
Note: If you do not live in Stuttgart, you cannot submit a formal obligation here.
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You have questions? Call us: from any network, without an area code. Authorities number 115: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can usually reach the authorities number 115 at fixed network tariffs and thus free of charge via flat rates. Sign language telephone: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.