Apply for temporary residence
Temporary suspension of deportation (toleration) for individuals required to leave the country but whose deportation is not possible for legal or practical reasons.
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Damit wir Apply for temporary residence mit dem zuständigen Ausländerbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Office of Immigration and Naturalization
With an explanation of the obstacle to deportation.
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Inspection of the obstacle
For example, inability to travel, lack of travel documents, family commitments.
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Issuance of a Certificate of Tolerance
Temporary, subject to conditions (e.g., residency requirement, prohibition on working).
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Persons required to leave the country whose deportation cannot be carried out temporarily for reasons such as health, family, or practical considerations.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 60.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Medical certificates stating that a person is unable to travel are not sufficiently conclusive
- •Failure to fulfill the obligation to cooperate in the identity verification process
Common reasons for rejection
- •No evidence of an obstacle to deportation, or the obstacle was self-inflicted
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 14 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for temporary residence status?▼
€100–110 for a residence permit; otherwise free of charge.
How long does it take to apply for temporary residence status?▼
Typically about 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge
- Data quality
- 100 %