Residency in Berlin

Overview of the most important regulations on residence for study purposes and the asylum procedure

News:

Extension of important regulations for entry, residence and protection status of refugees from Ukraine

The current information for refugees from Ukraine can be found below in the section "Special regulations for refugees from Ukraine"!

(07.08.2025)

 

 

 

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General Information on Entry and Residence

Residency permit for studying vs Asylum procedure
A young woman stands in the library holding the yellow book.
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Special regulations for refugees from Ukraine

Information for refugees with a residency permit acc. to § 24 AufenthG or with a fictitious certificate