Residence permit for Swiss nationals and their family members - Transfer to a new passport 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 - Transfer to a new passport

You possess a temporary residence permit (Switzerland) and have received a new passport or Swiss identity card?
In this case you are entitled to receive a new temporary residence permit (Switzerland).

Prerequisites

  • Possession of a residence permit for Swiss nationals and their family members
  • New passport or Swiss ID-Card
  • 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

  • New passport or Swiss ID-Card
  • Residence permit for Swiss nationals and their family members
  • 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.

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: 670.00 euros
  • For minors: 33.50 euros
For creating a digital passport photo at the self-service terminal on site: 6.00 euros extra

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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