Your plan · Heidelberg
All of HeidelbergGet your residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
Apply for your residence permit at the Heidelberg Ausländerbehörde (fee €100, Before your entry visa expires)Amt für Bürgerdienste und Zuwanderung, Bergheimer Str. 147 (Landfriedgebäude, Eingang B), 69115 Heidelberg.
Online/written 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
Amt für Bürgerdienste und Zuwanderung, Bergheimer Str. 147 (Landfriedgebäude, Eingang B), 69115 Heidelberg
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
It's application-first: file your form (online or by email to zuwanderung-servicepoint@heidelberg.de) before your visa expires — the office then assigns your appointment.
Read the full guide— how this works everywhere, all casesVerified for Heidelberg on 19 July 2026
General information, not legal advice. Procedures change — verify with the official source before acting.