Current information on this location
Currently, the number of hits on our online appointment scheduling has increased massively. Unfortunately, this can mean that the service is temporarily unavailable. A maintenance page will then be displayed. Please note our
Opening hours
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
Until at least February 11th, 2021 by appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Changes in opening hours
To further contain the corona infection the service at our locations will be restricted at the turn of the year. For the time being until February 14th, 2021, service will only take place by appointment.
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.
Information for customers with an appointment
Please understand that, in order to protect against infection, we can’t serve you if you do not wear a medical mask or are displaying symptoms of infection.
Payment options

You can pay in cash or with a debit card (Girocard) (with PIN) at this location.
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
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Main residence in Berlin
A second home in Berlin is not sufficient.
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Joint visit of the family
You can only submit the application to us on site.
Please book an appointment if possible.
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Living in a family unit
You live together in a common housing.
Documents required
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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)
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Valid passport
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current biometric photo
The photograph must be current. It must also fulfill the photograph requirements for electronic passports. The
photo sample page (Foto-Mustertafel) of the German Federal Printing Office (Bundesdruckerei)includes the individual requirements.
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To join your spouse: marriage certificate
(not necessary for the extension of the residence permit)
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To join your same sex civil partner: partnership certificate
(not necessary for the extension of the residence permit)
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To join your parents: birth certificate
(not necessary for the extension of the residence permit)
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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)
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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). You can find out more about this at the
German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt), for example.
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Lease that states the current rental cost
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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.
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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
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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 the first issuance of the residence permit:
- Adults: 100.00 euros
- Minors: 50.00 euros
- Turkish citizens: a maximum of 28.80 euros
For the extension of the residence permit:
- Adults: 93.00 euros
- Minors: 46.50 euros
- Turkish citizens: a maximum of 28.80 euros
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.
Responsible authority
This service can only be taken advantage of in the Berlin Immigration Office (Landesamt für Einwanderung – LEA) at Keplerstrasse.