Thanks a lot. Now I understood that I cannot have issue in getting the visa due to the torrent issue. I am going ahead and apply for the visa.

The notice was sent by film distribution company, it was not government. The settlement was done between me and the private film distribution company. In that i was asked to pay the amount due to torrent downloading of their rubbish. Kindly let me know if this information is enough. Thanks.

Sorry for the late reply.... Yes i have the settlement document and I was represented by a lawyer. If this is the case then will it have any impact on the residence permit? Kindly help me

Sorry... There was a mistake... Did not type as "rubbish".... I meant as "rubbish"... The word was auto corrected when i typed...

I got a notice from lawyer for settlement of 1500 euro. And it was paid. The rubbish which I downloaded was released in Germany in Deutsch version. And the German company which bought this rubbish sent the notice through lawyer

Thanks. From India. Could you please help me to get clarified

Dear board, I have one specific issue I would like your help. I stayed in Germany 5 years back for 1 year. I was caught up when using utorrent for downloading movies and got fined some amount. I paid the amount. Now after 5 years, I am about to apply for resident visa again. Will there be any proble...