πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Apply for residence status for refugees from Ukraine

amteasy – Your digital path to a residence permit according to Β§24 AufenthG

πŸ”Ή Requirements

  • Ukrainian citizenship or legal residence in Ukraine before 24 February 2022
  • Entry into Germany from 24 February 2022
  • Residence in Germany at the time of application (e.g. with family, friends or in a reception facility)

🧾 Required documents

  • Passport or identity card (if available)
  • Proof of entry (optional: train ticket, stamp, etc.)
  • Current address or registration confirmation
  • Biometric passport photo for residence permit

πŸ“Œ Step-by-step process

  1. Registration at the immigration office or central arrival center of the city
  2. Make an appointment (on-site or online – depending on the city)
  3. Submit documents, provide fingerprints, apply
  4. Examination by the immigration authorities
  5. Obtaining the electronic residence permit (eAT)

πŸ™οΈ Local information (city selection)

πŸ”Ή Berlin

  • Path: berlin.de β†’ Ukraine Help β†’ Residence & Registration
  • Registration: takes place at the Tegel Arrival Center
  • Note: No online appointments possible, please come directly to the venue

πŸ”Ή Munich

  • Path: muenchen.de β†’ Ukraine-Hilfe β†’ Apply for a residence permit
  • Responsible: District Administration Department (KVR)

πŸ”Ή Frankfurt am Main

  • Path: frankfurt.de β†’ Living in Frankfurt β†’ Migration β†’ Ukraine
  • Responsible: Immigration Office Frankfurt

πŸ”Ή Hamburg

  • Path: hamburg.de β†’ Topics β†’ Ukraine Help β†’ Residence & Protection
  • Responsible: Central Initial Reception (ZEA) & Immigration Office

πŸ”Ή Cologne

  • Path: stadt-koeln.de β†’ Ukraine-Hilfe β†’ Residence permit
  • Note: Online registration possible

🌐 Multilingual information

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ℹ️ Notes & special cases

  • Family members without a Ukrainian passport can also be partially admitted – individual case assessment
  • The residence permit is usually valid for 1 year and can be extended
  • Work, school & medical care are permitted after receiving the eAT

Last updated: June 2025 – Source: berlin.de/ukraine and local authority portals