Asylum

Asylum is a right protected by the German constitution. People who are fleeing violence, war and terror in other parts of the world may be protected here in Germany. Find out how the asylum procedure works, about the right to asylum and the different types of protection, as well as about the European context.

Services:

Apply for cost exemption for the integration course

If you receive social benefits or are financially needy, you can take part in an integration course free of charge under certain conditions. This also applies to employees whose gross salary does not exceed a certain amount.

Apply for reimbursement of the cost contribution (50 percent) for the integration course

If you have successfully completed the integration course within 2 or 3 years, you can apply for a refund of 50 percent of your cost contribution under certain conditions.

Applying for information from the Central Register of Foreigners

If you would like to know what information about you is stored in the Central Register of Foreigners, you can obtain information under certain conditions. German nationals are not recorded in the Central Register of Foreigners.

Benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act

If you are a foreigner and meet the requirements listed below, you can apply for benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act. In addition to basic benefits for housing,...

Equal Treatment Body for EU Workers (EU-GS)

The Equal Treatment Office for EU Workers provides comprehensive information on living and working in Germany in eleven EU languages.

EURES-Germany: Working and living in Europe

The EURES network's expert advisors will support you with advice and information if you are looking for a job, apprenticeship or internship in Germany or another European country, or if you would like to recruit European workers for your company .

Job search

Here you will find information about your rights and obligations if you are looking for work in another member state.

National Advisory Center for Vocational Qualifications

The advice center informs citizens from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland about the recognition of professional qualifications in Germany.

Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Have you acquired your professional qualification abroad and want to work permanently in your profession in Germany? Here you will find information on the recognition of your foreign qualification.

Repeat 300 lessons of the integration course once

If you have not reached level B1 in the final test of your integration course, you can repeat the language course once under certain conditions for a maximum of 300 teaching units.

Residence permit for temporary protection because of the war in Ukraine

If you have fled from Ukraine, you can receive a residence permit for temporary protection under certain conditions.

Single point of contact network

The Europe-wide Single Point of Contact network provides you with information on legal requirements and helps with the handling of procedures.

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