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Ελληνικά🛂 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 (Niederlassungserlaubnis) and citizenship (Einbürgerung). Not always needed for renewal.
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