Asylum Info Germany
Seeking Asylum in Germany
This website provides reliable, multilingual information on topics ranging from the asylum procedure and rejected asylum applications to life with a “Dudlung”. We also show you where you can find free and trustworthy counselling.
Under ‘Further important information’, you will find helpful links on topics such as protection status, right of residence with a “Duldung” and life in Germany.
The information here is based on current legislation. However, please note: The EU has decided to change its asylum system and introduce stricter rules. Germany and the other member states must implement the new regulations by June 2026.
Registration, asylum procedure and residence permit
Particularly vulnerable people
Rejection of asylum application
“Duldung” (Tolerated stay permit)
Living with a temporary stay permit (“Aufenthaltsgestattung) or “Duldung”
Further important information
If your asylum application is approved, you will receive a residence permit. Either as a ‘person entitled to asylum’, ‘recognised refugee’ or ‘person entitled to subsidiary protection’. Or you will receive a so-called ban on deportation. Further information is available at Handbook Germany.
If you have a temporary suspension of deportation, you may be able to obtain a residence permit under certain circumstances. Or you may be able to obtain a temporary suspension of deportation for training or employment purposes, which means you cannot be deported and the path to a residence permit is somewhat easier. You can find more information at Handbook Germany.
If you have been granted a residence permit after the asylum procedure, you can find further information at handbookgermany.de. Here you will find information on topics such as residence, family, work, health, education, housing and living. Much of the information is also relevant for people with temporary residence permits or "Duldung".