The conditions governing residence in Germany are different for citizens of the European Union, ethnic German repatriates and people from countries outside the European Union. You can find out more here.
If you would like to move to Germany or have recently moved here, the rules of the Residence Act are particularly important. You will find basic information on this topic here.
The existing residence title (sticky label), the residence card and permanent residence card, and the substitute paper identity card have been superseded since 1 September 2011 by the electronic residence title in credit card format.