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Certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung) - extension
The deportation of a foreigner who is enforceably required to leave the federal territory is to be suspended for as long as deportation is impossible in fact or in law and no temporary residence permit can be issued. A certificate is to be issued confirming the temporary suspension of deportation.
The certificate confirming the suspension of deportation is to be extended until deportation is possible or a temporary residence permit can be issued.
Extending the certificate is possible two weeks before it expires at the earliest.
Please note the following if you have a certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation which is valid for a longer period of time:
The certificate confirming the suspension of deportation is to be extended until deportation is possible or a temporary residence permit can be issued.
Extending the certificate is possible two weeks before it expires at the earliest.
Please note the following if you have a certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation which is valid for a longer period of time:
- Would you like to apply for a work permit or the amendment or cancellation of the residence restriction for your temporary suspension of deportation?
- As of 31.10.2022, have you lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for at least five years without interruption?
Prerequisites
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There are still reasons for suspending the deportation
A temporary suspension of deportation can only be extended if deportation is still impossible for factual or legal reasons. -
Main residence in Berlin
There must be no obligation to take up residence in another federal state. -
Visit in person (over 18 years of age)
- Please make an appointment for this.
- Minors (under 18 years of age) do not need to attend in person. Please present a current school attendance certificate for children of school age.
Documents required
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1 current biometric photo for each person with a temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung)
35mm x 45mm, frontal shot with neutral facial expression and closed mouth, looking straight into the camera, light background -
Previous certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung)
At the time of the appointment, the certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation should have no more than two weeks' validity remaining. - Passport or passport substitute (if available)
- If no passport or passport substitute is available: Evidence of efforts to obtain a passport
- When a child is born: Birth certificate or extract from the birth register or other proof of birth
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If you are permitted to work or undertake vocational training: Supporting documents
- If employed: Last three salary slips, statement from your employer
- If in vocational training: Up-to-date statement from the training company or vocational school
Fees
- 37.00 euros: adults
- 18.50 euros: minors
- None: when presenting current proof of receiving benefits according to the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act
Legal basis
Average time to process request
The certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation is usually extended at the appointment.
Hinweise zur Zuständigkeit
This service can only be taken advantage of in the Berlin Immigration Office (Landesamt für Einwanderung – LEA) at Friedrich-Krause-Ufer.