Ausländerbehörde: getting a Termin and getting through it 🏢
Newcomers describe the immigration office as the first place where their German really matters. Getting an appointment · It depends on the city: some have online booking, others a contact form or post. In Berlin, a guide explains, you apply through a form and the office gives you a date. You can't book it yourself. · Waiting can take months. If your permit expires while you wait, ask for a Fiktionsbescheinigung (a provisional document) in your application. · Write in German. A translation tool is fine; short and clear is better than perfect. On the day · Arrive on time. Late arrivals can lose their slot. · Bring a complete, sorted folder. Missing papers can often be sent as PDFs later. · Staff may not be comfortable in English. One guide recommends bringing an interpreter or a German-speaking friend if you're unsure. · Bring a card or cash for fees. Language tips · Prepare 5 sentences: who you are, why you're there, what you need. · Useful phrases: "Ich habe einen Termin um …", "Können Sie das bitte langsamer sagen?", "Was fehlt noch?" · Write down the name and file number you are given. Sources: https://allaboutberlin.com/guides/immigration-office · https://www.touring-artists.info/en/visa-residence/to-germany-as-non-eu-citizen/appointment-at-the-immigration-office
20.9.2026 · 15 Aufrufe
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