Published: 23.09.2026
A person seeking asylum in Germany must declare that intention at the border, airport, police or an arrival centre, after which the case is registered and handled by BAMF. Depending on the circumstances, protection may take the form of refugee status, constitutional asylum, subsidiary protection or a national ban on deportation, each with its own residence period.
According to the source, the asylum process begins with declaring an intention to seek protection and registering, followed by a formal application to BAMF and an interview. During the procedure, an arrival certificate is replaced by an Aufenthaltsgestattung confirming the right to remain while the case is pending. The expected duration of status depends on the outcome: refugee status and constitutional asylum provide a three-year residence permit, subsidiary protection provides one year followed by possible extensions, and a national ban on deportation provides at least one year. This is material for people with genuine protection grounds, but asylum is not a standard route for work or study relocation.