Apply for a residence permit for international law, humanitarian or political reasons as a result of a confirmation of admission
The Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland can order that certain groups of people who are in danger in their home country for international law, humanitarian or political reasons be granted admission. As a result of the admission confirmation, you...
The Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland can order that certain groups of people who are in danger in their home country for international law, humanitarian or political reasons be granted admission. As a result of the admission confirmation, you as a member of this group of people can be granted a residence permit or settlement permit.
As a suitable person, you must be recommended for admission by an authority authorized to register. The federal government regularly selects people for admission from these suggestions. All existing suggestions will be taken into account. There is no individual application option for individuals. You also have no right to be selected.
If you have been selected for admission, you will receive help with leaving your home country and entering Germany.
This approach created a structure with which eligible people can be identified and selected. The number of recordings planned is limited. The limitation ensures that Germany's ability to absorb and integrate is taken into account.
Important notes
Prerequisites
- You are not yet in Germany
- You are at risk in your home country for international law, humanitarian or political reasons
- a body authorized to register recommends you for the program
Documents required
The documents you need to submit differ depending on your country of origin. Please find out more about this from your authorized reporting agency or your consulate.
Please note
When selecting people, the federal government primarily takes into account:
- Personal vulnerability, as defined by the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) criteria catalog, for example:
- single women with children,
- women in precarious living situations,
- Lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, intersex and queer people and people with other gender identities
- People with special medical treatment needs
- Relevance to Germany (German language skills, family ties that promote integration, previous stays in Germany, former work for German authorities/projects, support from German employers/German organizations)
- particular personal exposure (e.g. due to type and duration of activity in Afghanistan, prominent position, public statements)
- Germany's particular political interest in admission.
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
- The Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community issues acceptance confirmation to a group of people to which you also belong
- A body authorized to register will recommend you as part of the admission program
- You will be selected for inclusion
- The service provider commissioned by the federal government will contact you individually and inform you about the next steps and the options for leaving the country.
Legal notes
Legal basis
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Last updated: 12.05.2024