Settlement permits and citizenship hinge on creditable residence time — and the 2025 reform shifted the timelines. Counting the months cleanly surfaces milestones in time.
What counts — and what doesn't Not all time is credited equally; the assessment stays the lawyer's call. What matters is a reliable basis from the entry date.
Settlement permit Different titles carry different timelines (Blue Card often sooner), plus language level and a secured livelihood.
Citizenship after the reform Since November 2025 the 3-year track is abolished; the five-year rule (§10 StAG) generally applies, and dual citizenship remains possible.
How Mila helps Mila counts the months from the stored entry date and shows the next milestones per case type with target dates.
As of 2026, no warranty. This article is general information, not legal advice.