Your plan · Mainz
All of MainzGet your residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
Apply for your residence permit at the Mainz Ausländerbehörde (fee €100, Before your entry visa expires)Ausländerbehörde Mainz, Kaiserstraße 3/5, 55116 Mainz.
Ausländerangelegenheiten, same Kaiserstraße building; appointment only€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 Mainz, Kaiserstraße 3/5, 55116 Mainz
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 (Ausländerangelegenheiten) is in the same Kaiserstraße 3/5 building — appointment only.
Read the full guide— how this works everywhere, all casesVerified for Mainz on 19 July 2026
General information, not legal advice. Procedures change — verify with the official source before acting.