Seeking Asylum

How and where can I register as an asylum seeker in Germany? What happens after registration?

How and where can I apply for asylum? Which are the next steps I can expect? What happens during a hearing session at BAMF?

What is "Dublin III"? Does it apply to me? Is there anything I can do to stay in Germany? 

What are my rights as a resident? And how can I protect them?

Which countries are considered "safe countries of origin" in Germany? What rules apply to asylum seekers from these countries? 

Am I going to be granted asylum in Germany because of my disability? Can I obtain permanent residence permit if I cannot work?

Am I going to be granted asylum as an LGBTQIA+ person? Where can I seek support during my asylum procedure?

Who is issued a Temporary Stay Permit and when? What are my rights and obligations with an "Aufenthaltsgestattung"? 

How can I apply for asylum in Germany as an unaccompanied minor? What rules and regulations apply when I reach 18? 

What is an "Erstorientierungskurs"? What can I learn in this course?

Which refugees and asylum seekers are considered to be particularly vulnerable? And what are their rights? 

What if my asylum application is rejected? What other options do I have to obtain a residence permit in Germany? 

Am I going to receive support if I decide to voluntarily leave Germany? Can I resettle in a country other than my country of origin[...]

What are my rights and obligations with a "Duldung"? Am I allowed to start vocational training or work with a "Duldung"? How can I[...]

What are the disadvantages of "Duldung Light"? Is there any way I can obtain a more secure residence permit? 

Can a "Beschäftigungsduldung" help me eventually obtain a residence permit and stay in Germany? What requirements do I have to meet[...]

How can I get rid of "Duldung" and obtain a more secure residence permit in Germany? What is "Residence permit for well-integrated[...]

Can I start vocational training despite having a "Duldung"? How can an "Ausbildung" help me obtain a residence permit?

The new law, "Chancen-Aufenthaltsrecht", is designated to help people with "Duldung" obtain a residence permit, first for 18 months[...]

What is "family asylum"? What advantages and disadvantages it could have for my family? Where and how can I apply for family asylum[...]

What are the prerequisites for family reunification? Where can I apply? What can I do if my application is rejected?

What happens after I apply for asylum? What does the asylum procedure look like? What types of protection exist for asylum seekers[...]

What exactly is a "Revocation Procedure" or "Widerrufsverfahren"? Am I going to lose my protection status and residence permit as a[...]

Can I stay in Germany permanently? Which requirements do I need to meet for obtaining permanent residence permit? Where can I seek[...]

Am I going to lose my right of residence after divorce if I've come to Germany for family reunification? 

What is a Blue Passport? Who is issued a "travel document for refugees"? Where can I travel with a Blue Passport? 

Can I travel abroad as a refugee? Are there any specific rules and regulations I should consider while travelling?