Residence Permit

Ausländerzentralregister (AZR)

Central Register of Foreigners

A federal database maintained by BAMF that stores data on all non-German nationals residing in Germany, including visa and permit status. Authorities check this register during permit applications.

Category Residence Permit
Type Residence Permit

What it means in plain English

Central Register of Foreigners — A federal database maintained by BAMF that stores data on all non-German nationals residing in Germany, including visa and permit status. Authorities check this register during permit applications.

Related terms

Arbeitserlaubnis Work permit Aufenthaltserlaubnis Residence permit Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG) Residence Act