What is a Fiktionsbescheinigung?

Updated on December 10, 2024 By Nicolas Bouliane

The Fiktionsbescheinigung is a proof that you can stay in Germany without a residence permit. It’s just a piece of paper. You get it while you wait for another residence permit.

How to get a Fiktionsbescheinigung

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What is a Fiktionsbescheinigung?