🛂 Residence Permit Appointment Checklist
Appointment at the immigration office — renewal or issuance of a residence permit.
Terminy niemieckie
Aufenthaltstitel
Ausländerbehörde
Niederlassungserlaubnis
Aufenthaltserlaubnis
Postep
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Passport (valid min. 6 months)
Wymagane
Reisepass
Check expiry date!
Biometric photo (recent)
Wymagane
Biometrisches Passfoto
35x45mm, white background. ~10€ at a photo booth or photographer.
Registration certificate (current)
Wymagane
Meldebescheinigung
Not older than 3 months.
Employment contract or employer certificate
Wymagane
Arbeitsvertrag
Copy of current contract.
Health insurance confirmation
Wymagane
Krankenversicherungsnachweis
Certificate from health insurance company.
Rental contract or proof of housing
Wymagane
Mietvertrag / Wohnraumnachweis
Proof of secured housing.
Administrative fee (~100-150€)
Wymagane
Verwaltungsgebühr
Often EC card only, no cash. Check in advance.
Language certificate (B1 or higher)
Opcjonalne
Sprachzertifikat
Required for permanent residence and citizenship.
Inne checklisty
Anmeldung Checklist (Address Registration)
Complete document list for registering your address at the Bürgeramt.
Kindergeld Application Checklist
255€/month per child (from 2025). Apply at the Familienkasse.
Bank Account Opening Checklist
Documents needed to open a German bank account — branch or online bank.
Starting a New Job Checklist
Documents and information you need before your first day at work in Germany.