Migration

# Asylum

Asylum is a right protected by the German constitution. People who are fleeing violence, war and terror in other parts of the world may be protected here in Germany. Find out how the asylum procedure works, about the right to asylum and the different types of protection, as well as about the European context.

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If you want to learn the German language, you can take part in an integration course under certain conditions.

Information about the integration course

Here you will find information on the issuance of the electronic residence permit.

If you are a third-country national family member of an EU or EEA citizen who has resided permanently and lawfully in Germany for a period of five years, you can apply to the Foreigners' Registration Office for a permanent residence card.

If you wish to apply for unemployment benefits, you must register as unemployed electronically in the specialist portal of the Federal Employment Agency or in person at the employment agency responsible for your place of residence.

Extension of the residence permit due to special personal reasons or special circumstances of the individual case
Assistance These Assistance Services support you in exercising your rights and fulfilling your duties in the European internal market.
The pan-European network of  Points of Single Contact can provide you with details of any legal requirements and help you to complete relevant procedures.The assistance centre provides information for citizens from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland on the recognition of professional qualifications in Germany.If you are looking for a job, apprenticeship or traineeship in Germany or another European country, or if you are a company looking to recruit European workers, the EURES Network advisers can support you by providing information and advice.The Office for the equal treatment of EU Workers provides information about living and working in Germany in simple easy-to-understand language in 11 languages.