Guidance

Germany: residency

Information for UK nationals on applying for residency status in Germany.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Published: 25 February 2019
• Last updated: 13 May 2022
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  1. 13 May 2022

     Updated 'Useful links' section with latest information.

  2. 31 December 2020

     Updated as the transition period ends

  3. 19 November 2020

     Guidance updated with information on the procedure for obtaining a new residence document

  4. 25 February 2019

     First published.

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Residence documentation for UK nationals in Germany

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UK nationals living in Germany will need to apply for a residence document from their local Foreigners Authority (Ausländerbehörde).

The attached document:

• explains how to obtain a new residence card
• provides web links to Foreigners Authorities who have published guidance for UK nationals in their area