Apply for an integration course
Language and orientation course for integration, applied for through the BAMF – mandatory for many immigrants.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Residence permit · BAMF Approval Notice
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
2,29 € pro Unterrichtsstunde, bei Bürgergeld-Bezug oder geringem E
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the BAMF
Online form or through the Office of Immigration and Naturalization.
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Wait for the approval notice
Eligibility to participate in language and orientation courses.
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Find a course provider and register
List of approved organizations on the BAMF website.
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Take the final exam
German Language Test for Immigrants (DTZ) and the “Life in Germany” test.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
New immigrants with a residence permit for employment purposes, family reunification, or as required by the immigration authorities, as well as those eligible on a voluntary basis.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 94.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Did not wait for the approval notice; started the course on one's own initiative
- •Deadlines for the notice of commitment missed
Common reasons for rejection
- •Already has sufficient knowledge of German (not eligible)
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
How much does the integration course cost?▼
The regular rate is €2.29 per lesson; exemptions may be available for recipients of basic income or those with low incomes.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge
- Data quality
- 100 %