Your plan · Berlin
All of BerlinGet your residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
Apply for your residence permit at the Berlin Ausländerbehörde (fee €100, Before your entry visa expires)Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA), Keplerstraße 2, 10589 Berlin (postal: Friedrich-Krause-Ufer 24, 13353 Berlin).
Online application, then appointment€100 — €100 for students; up to €113 for workersDeadline: Before your entry visa expiresBook the Ausländerbehörde appointment 4–8 weeks ahead; the card takes a few more weeks to print
Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA), Keplerstraße 2, 10589 Berlin (postal: Friedrich-Krause-Ufer 24, 13353 Berlin)
What to bring
- Passport + visa
- Biometric photo
- Anmeldebestätigung
- Proof of financing — blocked account or contract + payslips
- Health insurance confirmation
- Enrolment certificate — students
- Employment contract — workers
Apply online up to 4 months before your visa ends — the LEA assigns your appointment, so early filing is the whole game.
Read the full guide— how this works everywhere, all casesVerified for Berlin on 19 July 2026
General information, not legal advice. Procedures change — verify with the official source before acting.