Certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung) - extension
Bescheinigung über die Duldung verlängern
Official English page German-only parts machine-translated, 2026-09-15
The deportation of a foreigner who is enforceably required to leave the federal territory is to be suspended for as long as deportation is impossible in fact or in law and no temporary residence permit can be issued. A certificate is to be issued confirming the temporary suspension of deportation.
The certificate confirming the suspension of deportation is to be extended until deportation is possible or a temporary residence permit can be issued.
Extending the certificate is possible 4 weeks before it expires at the earliest.
Please note the following if you have a certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation which is valid for a longer period of time:
• Would you like to apply for a work permit or the amendment or cancellation of the residence restriction for your temporary suspension of deportation? Then please contact the responsible units A 2, A 3 or A 4 in the Landesamt für Einwanderung (Berlin Immigration Office), either digitally by using the contact form or by sending a letter.
• Do you have a certificate confirming the suspension of deportation and have you integrated into local life? If so, you may be granted a residence permit upon application, subject to certain conditions. To apply, please use our online application form “Aufenthaltserlaubnis für integrierte Inhaber einer Duldung oder eines Chancen-Aufenthaltsrechts” (see the “More Information” section).
Book an appointment
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Requirements
• There are still reasons for suspending the deportation
A temporary suspension of deportation can only be extended if deportation is still impossible for factual or legal reasons.
• Main residence in Berlin
There must be no obligation to take up residence in another federal state.
• Visit in person (over 18 years of age) with appointment
• To arrange an appointment, please contact responsible units A 2, A 3 or A 4 using the contact form (see “More information” section).
• Minors (under 18 years of age) do not need to attend in person. Please present a current school attendance certificate for children of school age.
Documents you need
• 1 current biometric photo for each person with a temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung) www.berlin.de/labo/_assets/kraftfahrzeugwesen/foto-mustertaf
35mm x 45mm, frontal shot with neutral facial expression and closed mouth, looking straight into the camera, light background
• Previous certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung)
At the time of the appointment, the certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation should have no more than four weeks' validity remaining.
• Passport or passport substitute (if available)
• If no passport or passport substitute is available: Evidence of efforts to obtain a passport
• When a child is born: Birth certificate or extract from the birth register or other proof of birth
• If you are permitted to work or undertake vocational training: Supporting documents
• If employed: Last three salary slips, statement from your employer
• If in vocational training: Up-to-date statement from the training company or vocational school
Fees
• 37.00 euros: adults
• 18.50 euros: minors
• None: when presenting current proof of receiving benefits according to the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act
Legal basis
• Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG – Residence Act), Section 60a (2) www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__60a.html
• Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG), Section 60a (4) www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__60a.html
Processing time
The certificate confirming the temporary suspension of deportation is usually extended at the appointment.
Further information
• Contact forms for Referate A 2, A 3 or A 4 (State Office for Immigration) www.berlin.de/einwanderung/ueber-uns/kontakt/artikel.1394180
• Online application for integrated holders of a Duldung (suspension of deportation) or a Chancen-Aufenthaltsrecht (opportunity residence right) www.berlin.de/einwanderung/ueber-uns/aktuelles/artikel.16837
Who is responsible
This service can only be used at the Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA, State Office for Immigration) at the Friedrich-Krause-Ufer location.
Responsible for you
Choose a location; the appointment itself is booked on the original page.
- Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA)
- LEA, Friedrich-Krause-Ufer
Original
German originalOfficial English page
Service number 350432 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/350432/