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Apply for a fictitious certificate

You will receive a fictitious certificate confirming the validity of your requested residence permit.

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Detailed description

You will receive a certificate confirming the effect of your application if a decision on your requested residence permit cannot yet be made, for example because

  • Documents are missing or the immigration file is not available,
  • an ordered electronic residence permit (eAT) cannot be issued before the expiry of the previous residence permit or
  • the outcome of criminal proceedings must be awaited.

The fictitious certificate is a temporary extension of your existing residence permit for 3 to 6 months with conditions until a decision has been made on your requested residence permit.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You have applied for an electronic residence permit or the extension of your existing residence permit.

At the time of application, you have

  • a valid residence permit (residence permit or national long-term visa of category D) or
  • may legally stay in the federal territory without a visa because your nationality entitles you to do so.

If you hold a Schengen short-stay visa (category C), you cannot obtain a fictitious certificate.

Her main residence is in Hamburg.

Documents required

  • Passport or passport replacement
  • if applicable, previous residence permit
  • Application for a residence permit or application for extension of an existing residence permit
  • Proof of primary residence in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
    • Registration confirmation or
    • rental contract

Please note

A fiction certificate cannot be issued for holders of a Schengen visa for short-term stays (category C).

Deadlines

You must have applied for an extension of your residence permit.

Procedure

  • You can apply for the fictitious certificate electronically.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and your documents. If necessary, the responsible authority will request further documents or information from you.
  • The responsible authority will decide on your application.
  • You will receive the fictitious certificate.

Processing time

You will receive your fictitious certificate immediately.

Fees

Fees apply according to the Residence Ordinance:


  • Adults: 13.00 EUR

  • Minors: 6.50 EUR

If you receive public benefits under Social Security Code II or XII, you may be exempt from the fees.

Legal remedies


  • Objection within one month of receipt of the decision

Legal basis

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Last updated: 21.04.2025