Register for an integration course
Registration for the government-sponsored integration course (language and orientation course) with the BAMF or an approved course provider.
How to proceed
- 1
Obtain a certificate of eligibility from the BAMF or the Foreigners' Registration Office
Or apply for a course spot through an approved course provider.
- 2
Select a course provider and register
Use the BAMF list of approved course providers.
- 3
Complete the course and take the DTZ exam
600 hours of language instruction + 100 hours of orientation course.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Registration directly with the sponsoring organization without a BAMF authorization certificate
- • Withdrawal from a course without officially dropping it (consequences if you are required to take the course)
Common reasons for rejection
- • No authorization code available
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
New immigrants, foreign nationals with a residence permit, and ethnic German repatriates who are eligible or required to attend the course.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Registration directly with the sponsoring organization without a BAMF authorization certificate
- •Withdrawal from a course without officially dropping it (consequences if you are required to take the course)
Common reasons for rejection
- •No authorization code available
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.