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🛂 Residence Permit Appointment Checklist

Appointment at the immigration office — renewal or issuance of a residence permit.

German terms
Aufenthaltstitel Ausländerbehörde Niederlassungserlaubnis Aufenthaltserlaubnis
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Passport (valid min. 6 months) Required
Reisepass
Check expiry date!
Biometric photo (recent) Required
Biometrisches Passfoto
35x45mm, white background. ~10€ at a photo booth or photographer.
Registration certificate (current) Required
Meldebescheinigung
Not older than 3 months.
Employment contract or employer certificate Required
Arbeitsvertrag
Copy of current contract.
Health insurance confirmation Required
Krankenversicherungsnachweis
Certificate from health insurance company.
Rental contract or proof of housing Required
Mietvertrag / Wohnraumnachweis
Proof of secured housing.
Administrative fee (~100-150€) Required
Verwaltungsgebühr
Often EC card only, no cash. Check in advance.
Language certificate (B1 or higher) Optional
Sprachzertifikat
Required for permanent residence and citizenship.

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