German NOUN B2 Rank 20058

die Aufenthaltserlaubnis

residence permit

die Aufenthaltserlaubnis, die Aufenthaltserlaubnisse

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Aufenthaltserlaubnis vs Visum

visa

Both documents allow a person to stay in a foreign country for a specific period of time. A visa is usually issued before entry, while a residence permit regulates the person’s continued stay in the country and is often tied to a purpose such as studying.

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Aufenthaltserlaubnis

Nach ihrer Einreise beantragte die Studentin eine Aufenthaltserlaubnis für ihr einjähriges Studium.

After entering the country, the student applied for a residence permit for her one-year course of study.

Visum

Vor der Reise nach Deutschland beantragte die Studentin ein Visum für ihr einjähriges Studium.

Before traveling to Germany, the student applied for a visa for her one-year course of study.

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