Certificate of the right of permanent residence for Union citizens (EU/EEA) (Bescheinigung über das Daueraufenthaltsrecht für Unionsbürger) at the location Berlin Immigration Office, Friedrich-Krause-Ufer

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New procedure for making appointments

LEA is fundamentally changing the procedure for allocating appointments with immediate effect. Appointments can no longer be booked via the previous Online Appointment System (OTV). The OTV, which was initially shut down for maintenance work, has now been permanently decommissioned.

The main reason for this decision is that, in particular, providers operating on the Internet had increasingly siphoned off the dates available on OTV in order to sell them. Many appointments were not available to our customers or were only available at a fee. This abusive business model is now being deprived of its basis.

Online application or contact form

LEA is consistently converting the majority of its services to digital applications. For more and more services (e.g. such as declarations of commitment, residence titles for employment or educational purposes, permanent residence titles), appointments are allocated directly to applicants by the relevant departments after the documents submitted online have been checked.

Should an online application not yet be available for the required service, appointments can be made with the relevant departments using the contact form.

Is there an emergency and you urgently need an appointment?

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  • This facility is wheelchair accessible.
  • Handicapped parking space available.
  • A wheelchair-accessible elevator is available.
  • A wheelchair-accessible WC is available.
Explanation of symbols

Elevators in the houses A and C

Opening hours

  • Monday

      7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (by appointment only)

  • Tuesday

      7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (by appointment only)

  • Wednesday

      8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (by appointment only )

  • Thursday

      9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (by appointment only )

  • Friday

      8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (by appointment only)

Public transportation

Additional information

  • Photo booth and copier (fees apply) are available in the cash desk area (Building A, 1st floor).

Payment options

  • Cash payment
  • girocard
  • debit Mastercard
  • Mastercard (credit)
  • Visa Debit
  • Visa (Credit)
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • PayPal (digital PayPal Card)

Service description

Certificate of the right of permanent residence for Union citizens (EU/EEA) (Bescheinigung über das Daueraufenthaltsrecht für Unionsbürger)

Certificate of the right of permanent residence for nationals of the Member States of the European Union and the EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
Union citizens, who have continuously resided in Germany for five years and enjoy the right to freedom of movement, shall by rights acquire a right of permanent residence.

The certificate of permanent residence is purely declaratory and is irrelevant for a lawful residence. It is not necessary to exercise rights or to complete administrative formalities.

Prerequisites

  • Citizen of the EU or nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway
  • Residence in Germany stretching over several years with right to freedom of movement
    As a rule, 5 years’ legal residence in Germany creates a right to permanent residence.
    During this time a right to freedom of movement must have existed continuously, for example as an employee, self-employed person or non-employed person with sufficient means of subsistence.
    Depending on the individual case, the time required in the Federal territory may also be less than 5 years.
  • Main residence in Berlin
  • Personal appearance by appointment is required
    To schedule an appointment, please contact the relevant units, F 1 and F 2, using the contact form (see “More Information”).

Documents required

  • Form "Antrag auf Ausstellung einer Daueraufenthaltsbescheinigung" (filled out)
  • valid passport or valid ID-card
  • 1 current biometric photo
    Please note:
    • Since May 1, 2025, biometric passport photos may only be taken digitally at government offices or photo studios and transmitted via a secure electronic channel.
    • Please check the website of the Berlin Immigration Office (see “More information”) for the latest information in good time before your appointment.
  • If you haven't lived in Berlin for 5 years: Extended resident registration information from the population register
    Proof of permanent residence in Germany must be provided. If you have not been living in Berlin continuously for 5 years, please provide proof of your previous place of residence(s) in Germany.
  • Proof of the right to free movement (for the last 5 years)
    • employees: current certificate from the employer stating the type and duration of employment
    • self-employed workers: business registration, tax number, current tax demand
    • non-employed persons: proof of health insurance and means of subsistence
    Additional documents may also be required.

Fees

10.00 euros

Average time to process request

The certificate is usually issued during the appointment.

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