Your plan · Essen
All of EssenGet your residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
Apply for your residence permit at the Essen Ausländerbehörde (fee €100, Before your entry visa expires)Ausländerbehörde Essen, Schederhofstraße 45, 45121 Essen.
Ausländerbehörde by appointment; closed Wednesdays€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 Essen, Schederhofstraße 45, 45121 Essen
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
Ausländerbehörde at Schederhofstraße 45 — closed on Wednesdays, by appointment.
Read the full guide— how this works everywhere, all casesVerified for Essen on 19 July 2026
General information, not legal advice. Procedures change — verify with the official source before acting.