Residence Status

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Your residence status marks the start of your journey in Berlin. Here you can find information about residence permits and legal pathways.

  • Appointments at LEA (State Office for Immigration)

    Here you can find out how to contact LEA (State Office for Immigration) and get an appointment. More

  • Schutzstatus (protection status)

    Here you can find information about protection status from an asylum procedure: your rights, responsibilities, and information about moving to another place. More

  • Einbürgerung (naturalization)

    Here you can find important information about German citizenship. More

  • EU Blue Card

    The EU Blue Card is a special residence permit for skilled workers with a good income. More

  • Niederlassungserlaubnis (settlement permit)

    Would you like to stay in Germany permanently? Then a settlement permit may be the right way forwards for you. Here you can find information on how to apply. More

  • BundID

    Do you want to make official procedures easier? More and more services are available digitally. Find information about BundID here. More

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