Residence permit for Swiss nationals and their family members at the location LEA, Business Immigration Service (BIS)

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The Business Immigration Service (BIS) is a unique association of all actors from business and administration who are relevant to visa and residence issues.

Companies that employ foreign employees residing in Berlin can use the BIS to quickly and easily clarify all questions relating to residence and apply for the necessary residence permits for their employees and their family members.

Please note:

  • The service can only be used by registered customers and after making an appointment.

  • Walk-in customers without an appointment cannot be served.

  • Further information on the BIS service can be found on the the website of the State Office for Immigration.

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Contact

  • Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA)
  • LEA, Business Immigration Service (BIS)
  • Fasanenstraße 85 ,  10623 Berlin
  • Mailing address
    Friedrich-Krause-Ufer 24, 13353 Berlin
  • Tel.: (030) 90269-4000
  • Fax: -
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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.
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Opening hours

  • Monday

      08:00 - 12:00
      13:00 - 15:00
      (by appointment only)

  • Tuesday

      08:00 - 12:00
      13:00 - 15:00
      (by appointment only)

  • Wednesday

      08:00 - 12:00
      13:00 - 15:00
      (by appointment only)

  • Thursday

      08:00 - 12:00
      13:00 - 15:00
      (by appointment only)

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Appointments outside opening hours by arrangement

Public transportation

Information on the address of this location

The postal address differs from the address of the location.
Therefore, please always send letters to: Landesamt für Einwanderung, Friedrich-Krause-Ufer 24, 13353 Berlin.

Additional information

Payments are also possible by credit card (VISA, Mastercard) and contactless via smartwatch or smartphone.

Payment options

  • girocard (with PIN)

Service description

Residence permit for Swiss nationals and their family members

Swiss nationals and their family dependents must personally notify the foreigners office of their residency within 3 months of arrival.
The foreigners office will check the existence of a right to the free movement of persons.

Where a right to the free movement of persons exists, the temporary residence permit for Switzerland will be issued pursuant to the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation of 21 June 1999.

Prerequisites

  • Nationality of Switzerland
    In cases of families, at least one family member must be a Swiss national.
  • 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 Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels" (filled out)
  • Valid passport or ID-card for Swiss nationals
  • Valid passports for family members of the Swiss national
  • 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.
  • Swiss nationals must prove their right to the free movement of persons.
    The following documents (originals) should please be submitted in order to substantiate the right to the free movement of persons:
    • Dependent workers: contract of employment or assurance of employment
    • Self-employed persons: business registration from the trade licensing office; orders, invoices or similar as necessary
    • Freelancers: tax number from the tax office; orders, invoices or similar as necessary
    • Students: university admission or certificate of enrolment; proof of sufficient financial resources and health insurance
    • Unemployed persons: proof of sufficient financial resources and health insurance.
  • Family dependents must present proof of their family relationship with the Swiss national.
    e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate, partnership certificate, certificate regarding legal custody
  • Proof of your residence in Berlin
    • Certificate of registration at the main residence or
    • lease and written confirmation of occupancy from the landlord

Forms

Fees

Swiss nationals

  • From the age of 24 years: 46.00 euros
  • Until the age of 24 years: 27.60 euros
Family members from other countries
  • For adults: 100.00 euros
  • For minors: 50.00 euros
6.00 euros extra: for creating a digital passport photo at the self-service terminal on site

Legal basis

Average time to process request

After your scheduled appointment, it takes about 4 weeks for the residence permit to be issued as an electronic residence title and be ready for pickup.

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Notes on responsibility

This service can only be taken advantage of in the Berlin Immigration Office (Landesamt für Einwanderung – LEA) at Friedrich-Krause-Ufer.

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