Fiktionsbescheinigung (Fictional Certificate) 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

  • Payments are also possible by credit card (VISA, Mastercard) and contactless via smartwatch or smartphone.
  • Photo booth and copier (fees apply) are available in the cash desk area (Building A, 1st floor).

Payment options

  • Cash payment
  • girocard (with PIN)

Service description

Fiktionsbescheinigung (Fictional Certificate)

A fictional certificate is issued when it is not yet possible to decide on an application for a residence permit, e.g. because
  • documents are missing or the foreigner's file is not available,
  • an electronically applied for residence permit (eRP) cannot be issued prior to expiry of the currently valid residence permit or
  • the outcome of punishable offence proceedings is still outstanding.

A fictional certificate may only be issued when residence is still lawful at the time of applying for the issue or renewal of a residence permit.

If a currently valid residence permit (temporary residence permit or national visa for long-term durations - Category D - ) is available, a fictional certificate according to § 81 Section 4 of the Residence Act will be issued.
In this case, the residence permit and all supplementary regulations (also regarding the stipulations concerning gainful employment) remain in force until a decision has been made in relation to the application. Journeys abroad and re-entry into the area of the Republic are possible with a valid fictional certificate in accordance with § 81 Section 4 of the Residence Act.

If the male or female applicant is lawfully resident without a visa in the Federal Republic, because he or she is entitled to be by virtue of his/her nationality, the fictional certificate will be issued in accordance with § 81 Section 3 of the Residence Act.
This permits residence in the area of the Federal Republic until a decision has been made regarding the application. This fictional certification, however, does not permit re-entry into the territory of the Federal Republic. It also does not permit the commencement of gainful employment.

A fictional certificate cannot be issued to holders of a Schengen visa for short-term residence (Category C).

Prerequisites

  • Lawful residence with and without residence permit
    At the time of submitting the application, the male or female applicant must either
    • be in possession of a valid residence permit (temporary residence permit or national visa for long-term durations - Category D - ) or
    • be lawfully entitled to residence without a visa in the territory of the Federal Republic, because he or she is thus authorised by virtue of his/her nationality.
  • Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit
    A fictional certificate will be issued only when an application has been submitted for the issue or renewal of a residence permit and at the time of presentation no decision can be made regarding the application. Therefore, the prior submission of an application for a residence permit is necessary so that a fictional certificate may be issued.
  • Main residence in Berlin
  • A personal interview is required

Documents required

  • Valid passport or passport substitute
    A fictional certificate is always only valid in conjunction with a valid passport or substitute passport.
  • Previous residence permit
    If available, the previous residence permit shall be presented, e.g. the electronic residence permit (eRP).
  • Proof of main residence in Berlin
    • Certificate of registration at the main residence or
    • lease and written confirmation of occupancy from the landlord

Fees

  • For adults: 13.00 euros
  • For minors: 6.50 euros
Free of charge for:
  • Turkish citizens
  • Foreigners recognised as being entitled to asylum
  • Foreigners with a granted refugee status within the meaning of Section 3 (1) of the Asylum Act
  • Foreigners with a granted subsidiary protection status within the meaning of Section 4 (1) of the Asylum Act
  • Resettlement refugees within the meaning of Section 23 (4) of the Act on the Residence
  • Foreigners who receive a scholarship from public funds for their stay
or
  • when presenting a current proof of receiving benefits according to SGB II or XII or the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act

Legal basis

Average time to process request

The fictional certificate will be issued after the personal interview.

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