Fiktionsbescheinigung (Fictional Certificate)

• Lawful residence with and without residence permit At the time of submitting the application, the male or female applicant must either • be in possession of a valid residence permit (temporary residence permit or national visa for long-term durations - Category D - ) or • be lawfully entitled to residence without a visa in the territory of the Federal Republic, because he or she is thus authorised by virtue of his/her nationality. • Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit A fictional certificate will be issued only when an application has been submitted for the issue or renewal of a residence permit and at the time of presentation no decision can be made regarding the application. Therefore, the prior submission of an application for a residence permit is necessary so that a fictional certificate may be issued. • Main residence in Berlin • A personal interview is required

• Valid passport or passport substitute A fictional certificate is always only valid in conjunction with a valid passport or substitute passport. • Previous residence permit If available, the previous residence permit shall be presented, e.g. the electronic residence permit (eRP). • Proof of main residence in Berlin • Certificate of registration at the main residence or • lease and written confirmation of occupancy from the landlord

• For adults: 13.00 euros • For minors: 6.50 euros Free of charge for: • Turkish citizens • Foreigners recognised as being entitled to asylum • Foreigners with a granted refugee status within the meaning of Section 3 (1) of the Asylum Act • Foreigners with a granted subsidiary protection status within the meaning of Section 4 (1) of the Asylum Act • Resettlement refugees within the meaning of Section 23 (4) of the Act on the Residence • Foreigners who receive a scholarship from public funds for their stay or • when presenting a current proof of receiving benefits according to SGB II or XII or the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act

• Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG – Residence Act) § 81 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__81.html

The fictional certificate will be issued after the personal interview.

• Certificate of registration at the main residence (Meldebestätigung) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/120686/ • Example: confirmation of occupancy from the landlord www.berlin.de/formularverzeichnis/?formular=/labo/zentrale-e