Interim permit / Temporary certificate (Fiktionsbescheinigung)
A temporary document showing that your residence status continues while your new permit application is still being processed.
What it means in plain English
Interim permit / Temporary certificate. A temporary document showing that your residence status continues while your new permit application is still being processed.
Common confusion
It is not your actual residence permit card. It is a temporary certificate that can extend the legal effect of your existing residence status while the immigration office is still deciding your application.