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Residence permit for spouses and children of skilled workers, students, trainees, scientists and teachers at the location LEA, Keplerstr.

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Current information on this location

Since April 1st, 2022, the 3G regulation no longer applies. However, we ask that you continue to wear a KN95/N95 or FFP2 mask when entering our office building. This is for your own protection and the protection of our employees.

In order to grant refugees from Ukraine humanitarian residence permits as quickly as possible, short-term express appointments can no longer be offered in the online appointment booking. We ask for your understanding and support in this special situation.

Please note the information on our website about service from March 21st

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)

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.

Payment options

Cash and girocard (with PIN) (formerly EC card) can be used for payment at the location.

Additional information

Gebühren-Zahlungen sind auch mit Kreditkarte möglich (VISA, Mastercard und Maestro).
Fotoautomat im Erdgeschoss vorhanden. Fotos kosten 5 Euro. Bitte passend bar mit Münzen oder 5- Euro-Schein zahlen (am Fotoautomat kein Wechselgeld oder Kartenzahlung möglich).

Residence permit for spouses and children of skilled workers, students, trainees, scientists and teachers

Issuing or extending a residence permit for

spouses,
same-sex life partners
or children

of foreigners who hold a residence permit and are either

working as a skilled worker (with an academic education or a vocational training)
starting or completing a degree or have successfully completed it,
completing a vocational training or an advanced training course,
staying in Germany in order to obtain recognition of their foreign professional qualification,
working in the fields of research and teaching as guest academics or as members of academic or technicalstaff, with an employment contract at a university or public research institution, or
are working as teachers at a state school, a state-approved private replacement school (Ersatzschule) or a recognized private supplementary school (Ergänzungsschule), or as German language teachers at a university.

Important note:
Does the relative with whom you want to live in Berlin have

a residence permit for a different reason, or
a permanent residence title, or
German citizenship?

Then please choose another service (see section "More information").

Prerequisites

Main residence in Berlin
A second home in Berlin is not sufficient.
Joint visit of the family
You can only submit the application to us on site.
Please book an appointment if possible.
Living in a family unit
You live together in a common housing.

Documents required

Application form
See the “Forms” section.
Please fill in one form for each person who wishes to apply for a residence permit.
(not necessary for the extension of the residence permit)
Valid passport
current biometric photo
The photograph must be current. It must also fulfill the photograph requirements for electronic passports.
To join your spouse: marriage certificate
(not necessary for the extension of the residence permit)
To join your same sex civil partner: partnership certificate
(not necessary for the extension of the residence permit)
To join your parents: birth certificate
(not necessary for the extension of the residence permit)
In certain circumstances: proof of custody
If you want to join one of your parents in Berlin, and the other parent does not live in Germany.
(not necessary for the extension of the residence permit)
For all foreign documents: translation, possibly with an additional apostil or confirmation of authenticity (issued by a German consular official)
- Please provide an authenticated translation of all foreign documents.
- Depending on your country of origin, you may also need an apostil or confirmation of authenticity (issued by a German consular official) for your document(s).
Lease that states the current rental cost
Health insurance
Proof of a secure livelihood must also include sufficient health insurance. Those with statutory health insurance are sufficiently insured. Those with private health insurance must consider the type and extent of their health insurance.
Please read the leaflet for more information.
Proof that the livelihood of the family is / has been secured
- Employees: Employment contract, current certificate of employment (not older than 14 days), last 6 salary slips
- Students and trainees: e.g. bank statements of the last six months / scholarship / blocked account (Sperrkonto) at a German Bank / submission of a declaration of commitment by a third party on an official form / other proofs of income
Proof of main residence in Berlin
- Certificate of registration at the main residence or
- lease and written confirmation of occupancy from the landlord

Forms

Fees

For the first issuance of the residence permit:

Adults: 100.00 euros
Minors: 50.00 euros
Turkish citizens: a maximum of 37.00 euros

For the extension of the residence permit:

Adults: 93.00 euros
Minors: 46.50 euros
Turkish citizens: a maximum of 37.00 euros

Legal basis

Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG) §§ 27, 29, 30, 32

Average time to process request

Around 5–6 weeks
A personal visit four to six weeks before the existing temporary residence title expires is best. If possible you should book an appointment for this.

More information

Responsible authority

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

Other options