Your plan · Saarbrücken
All of SaarbrückenGet your residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
Apply for your residence permit at the Saarbrücken Ausländerbehörde (fee €100, Before your entry visa expires)Zentrale Ausländerbehörde (ZAB) beim LAVA, Dillinger Straße 67, Gebäude 2, 66822 Lebach.
Central state office (ZAB) in Lebach — not the city; 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
Zentrale Ausländerbehörde (ZAB) beim LAVA, Dillinger Straße 67, Gebäude 2, 66822 Lebach
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
Residence permits go through the central Zentrale Ausländerbehörde (ZAB) in Lebach — not the city Bürgeramt.
Read the full guide— how this works everywhere, all casesVerified for Saarbrücken on 19 July 2026
General information, not legal advice. Procedures change — verify with the official source before acting.