The Affidavit of Support and Guarantee is a crucial document in German immigration and residency processes, commonly required when foreign nationals apply for visas or residence permits. This formal declaration, known in German as a Verpflichtungserklärung, is primarily governed by §68 of the German Residence Act (Aufenthaltsgesetz) and related regulations. It is typically used when hosting foreign visitors, supporting student visa applications, family reunification cases, or business-related stays. The document requires the guarantor to demonstrate sufficient financial means and formally commit to covering all living expenses, healthcare costs, and potential repatriation expenses of the beneficiary, thereby protecting public resources. This legally binding commitment remains valid until the specified end date or until the supported person leaves Germany permanently.

1. Declaration Header: Formal title of the document and reference to relevant legal provisions (§68 AufenthG)

2. Declarant Information: Complete details of the guarantor including full name, date of birth, nationality, current address, and identification document details

3. Beneficiary Information: Complete details of the person being supported including full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport details

4. Scope of Support: Detailed description of the financial and other support obligations being guaranteed, including coverage of living expenses, healthcare, and potential repatriation costs

5. Duration of Guarantee: Specific timeframe for which the support and guarantee obligations remain valid

6. Financial Capacity Statement: Declaration of the guarantor's financial ability to fulfill the support obligations, including current income and assets

7. Legal Consequences: Clear statement of the legal implications and obligations assumed by the guarantor

8. Verification and Signature: Space for official verification, notarization if required, and formal signature by the declarant