residence permits
Q&A: What are your rights while waiting for a German residence permit?
Many foreigners need a residence permit to stay in Germany legally. Residence permits can be renewed a few weeks before expiry, but waiting times of several months or more are common. So what are your rights while you wait to hear back?
'Stuck in Germany': How delays to get a residence permit impact foreigners' lives
Wait times for residence permits have gotten excessively long at many of Germany's immigration offices. Our readers share how long they've had to wait for a new visa, the impact delays have on their lives and their tips for getting through.
Can you go home for the holidays if you're waiting for a new German residence permit?
Lots of foreign residents in Germany may be planning trips to their home countries for Christmas or the winter holidays, but what if you’re waiting on a residence permit application?
When do foreigners in Germany qualify for an expedited residence permit for travel?
Foreign nationals in Germany waiting for their residence permits to be renewed are often told they can’t leave the country. When might you qualify for an ‘emergency’ exception?
Should foreigners in Germany take legal action to speed up a residence permit?
Long delays for residence permits without notice are increasingly common at immigration offices around Germany. Would it really help to take legal action? The Local spoke to experts to find out.