Verpflichtungserklärung gemäß § 68 Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG)

If you submit a declaration of commitment, the costs for the living expenses of a foreign citizen will be covered in order to help him/her to stay in Germany if he/she does not have sufficient funds.

By submitting a declaration of sponsorship, a third party undertakes vis-à-vis a foreigners authority or a foreign mission to pay for the living expenses of a foreigner in order to help the foreigner to stay in Germany if the foreigner does not have sufficient funds.

The sponsor can be a natural or legal person (e.g. company, charitable organization).

If the obligation arises, all public funds used for the foreigner's living expenses, including housing and care in the event of illness or need for care, must be reimbursed. This usually also includes the costs of departure or, if applicable, deportation costs.

The declaration of commitment does not constitute an obligation towards the invited foreigner. The declaration of commitment enables government agencies to make financial claims against the sponsor if costs are incurred due to the foreigner's stay that are not based on contributions (e.g. social welfare costs, but not pension or unemployment benefit if the foreigner has paid contributions for these).

• Proof of identity
• Proof of income (e.g. salary statements, savings books with a blocking notice, bank guarantees)

A fee of 29 euros will be charged in accordance with the Residence Ordinance.

• If you submit a declaration of commitment, the costs for the living expenses of a foreign citizen will be covered in order to help him/her to stay in Germany if he/she does not have sufficient means.
• Certain documents must be submitted.
• Fees are charged.
• The contact person is the foreigners authority of the district or city in Thuringia that is responsible for the foreigner's intended place of residence.

The contact person is the foreigners authority of the district or city in Thuringia that is responsible for the intended place of residence of the foreigner. It is usually necessary to make an appointment.