Residence Permit
Residence Permit
Regulations for residency in Germany vary depending on the country of origin. Most non-Germans must apply for a residence permit at the "Ausländerbehörde" (foreigners authority). The permit is usually linked to the affiliation and must therefore be renewed if the affiliation changes.
In order to avoid long waiting times at the foreigners authority, we recommend making an appointment two to three months before arriving in Germany. This can be done by email from abroad. See http://www.berlin.de/labo/auslaender/dienststelle/auslterminvereinb.html, choosing the e-mail address for "Studierende und Gastwissenschaftler".
Please note that you must have found an accommodation and registered with the local registry office before going to the appointment and that you will lose the appointment if you arrive too late.
Required Documents
- application form available at: http://www.berlin.de/imperia/md/content/lea/auslaenderangelegenheiten/leaagen1englfrzital.pdf
- Passport or identity card
- 2 current and identical passport photographs
- Certification of health insurance coverage
- Registration certificate (Anmeldung bei der Meldebehörde) from the "Bürgeramt" (registry office for citizens)
- Proof of source of livelihood (ICI Fellowship Agreement)
- Residence permit fees (about EUR 60.00)
The address is:
Landesamt für Bürger- und Ordnungsangelegenheiten: Ausländerbehörde
Friedrich-Krause-Ufer 24
13353 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0)30-90269-4000
Citizens of the EU
Citizens of the EU do not require a residence permit, but must still register at their local "Bürgeramt" (administrative office for citizens) upon arrival in Germany. They may also apply for the so-called freedom of movement certificate there. More information on this and the necessary application may be obtained from:
http://www.berlin.de/labo/auslaender/dienstleistungen/studium.html
Disclaimer: Please note that due to changing regulations we can take no responsibility that this information is accurate and up to date. Please let us know how we can improve our indications.
