Your plan · Düsseldorf
All of DüsseldorfGet your residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
Apply for your residence permit at the Düsseldorf Ausländerbehörde (fee €100, Before your entry visa expires)Ausländerbehörde Düsseldorf, Erkrather Straße 377–389, 40231 Düsseldorf.
Apply via the online service; office invites you€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
Ausländerbehörde Düsseldorf, Erkrather Straße 377–389, 40231 Düsseldorf
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 only via the online service — do not just show up at Erkrather Straße.
Read the full guide— how this works everywhere, all casesVerified for Düsseldorf on 19 July 2026
General information, not legal advice. Procedures change — verify with the official source before acting.