Rights & Laws Blue Passport What is a Blue Passport? Who is issued a "travel document for refugees"? Where can I travel with a Blue Passport? Read more about Blue Passport
Rights & Laws Born in Germany Can I obtain a German passport for my children if they are born in Germany? My child has a German passport (or residence permit) -[...] Read more about Born in Germany
Rights & Laws Family Child Custody in Germany What is joint custody? Do I need a "Sorgerechtserklärung"? Who gets custody after a divorce? Read more about Child Custody in Germany
Rights & Laws Child Maintenance What is child maintenance? What if the other parent cannot pay maintenance? Who is entitled to "Unterhaltsvorschuss"? Read more about Child Maintenance
Rights & Laws Children and Youth Protection How does the German law protect children and teens? What is the legal age limit for buying (and consuming) alcohol and smoking? Are[...] Read more about Children and Youth Protection
Rights & Laws Declaration of Commitment for a Visitor Visa What is "Declaration of Commitment for a Visitor Visa"? What requirements do I have to meet to submit one? Read more about Declaration of Commitment for a Visitor Visa
Rights & Laws Declaration of Commitment for National Visa Type D What is a declaration of commitment for National Visa Type D? What requirements do I have to meet to submit one? Read more about Declaration of Commitment for National Visa Type D
Rights & Laws Discrimination What is considered a discriminatory behaviour according to the German law? What can I do when I face discrimination? Read more about Discrimination
Rights & Laws Domestic Violence What exactly is domestic violence? Do verbal abuse and controlling behaviour also count as domestic violence? How and where can I[...] Read more about Domestic Violence
Rights & Laws Immigration to Germany EU Permanent Residence Permit Can I apply for the EU Permanent Residence Permit? What are the requirements I have to fulfil? Can I work in any EU country with an[...] Read more about EU Permanent Residence Permit
Rights & Laws German Asylum System Family Asylum What is "family asylum"? What advantages and disadvantages it could have for my family? Where and how can I apply for family asylum[...] Read more about Family Asylum
Rights & Laws Immigration to Germany Family Reunification for Immigrants What kind of residence permit I need for my family to be able to come to Germany? What are the prerequisites for family[...] Read more about Family Reunification for Immigrants
Rights & Laws German Basic Law What are the most significant articles of the German constitution (Basic Law or "Grundgesetz")? How does the Basic Law protect my[...] Read more about German Basic Law
Rights & Laws German Asylum System Independent Right of Residence for Spouses ("Eheunabhängiges Aufenthaltsrecht") Am I going to lose my right of residence after divorce if I've come to Germany for family reunification? Read more about Independent Right of Residence for Spouses ("Eheunabhängiges Aufenthaltsrecht")
Rights & Laws Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa Can I write an invitation letter for friends and loved ones to come and visit me in Germany? Are there conditions I have to meet[...] Read more about Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa
Work Rights & Laws Labour rights What is an "Abmahnung" and when may my employer send me one? Where can I get help when I face problems at work? Read more about Labour rights
Rights & Laws Legal Aid Can I get financial help for legal proceedings when I go to court? Which costs does legal aid cover? Do I have to pay it back? Read more about Legal Aid
Rights & Laws LGBTQIA+ How does the law in Germany protect LGBTQIA+? How can queer people protect themselves against discrimination? What support[...] Read more about LGBTQIA+
Rights & Laws Living with Disability What are my legal rights as a person with a disability? Are refugees with disabilities granted asylum due to their disability? How[...] Read more about Living with Disability
Rights & Laws Immigration to Germany National Visa Type D Can I enter Germany and stay for long term? Who needs a national visa for entering Germany? How is national visa different from[...] Read more about National Visa Type D
Rights & Laws Naturalisation Can I become a German citizen? Which requirements do I have to meet for the application? How much does the application cost? Read more about Naturalisation
Rights & Laws Permanent Residence Permit for Immigrants Can I obtain permanent residence permit and settle in Germany? Where and how can I apply? What requirements do I need to meet? Read more about Permanent Residence Permit for Immigrants
Rights & Laws Police in Germany What number should I call in an emergency? How can I file a complaint against an offender? What can I do if the police discriminate[...] Read more about Police in Germany
Rights & Laws Political Parties in Germany What are the major political parties in Germany? And what do they each stand for? Can I join a party as a refugee? Read more about Political Parties in Germany
Rights & Laws Registering your address in Germany Do I have to register my address ("Anmeldung") in Germany? Where and when should I register? What documents do I have to submit? Read more about Registering your address in Germany
Rights & Laws German Asylum System Safe Countries of Origin Which countries are considered "safe countries of origin" in Germany? What rules apply to asylum seekers from these countries? Read more about Safe Countries of Origin
Rights & Laws German Asylum System Voluntary return Am I going to receive support if I decide to voluntarily leave Germany? Can I resettle in a country other than my country of origin[...] Read more about Voluntary return
Rights & Laws Voting in Germany What types of election exist in Germany? How does the election system work in the local and federal level? Who has the right to[...] Read more about Voting in Germany
Rights & Laws Women's Rights What are my rights as a woman according to the German law? Where can I seek support if I face gender-based discrimination? Read more about Women's Rights
Rights & Laws Youth Welfare Office What are the main tasks of the Youth Welfare Office in Germany? What types of support do they provide children and parents? How can[...] Read more about Youth Welfare Office