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Border and Migration Control in Germany: real experience from chats

Collected from real experience: «Border and Migration Control» in Germany — tips, cases and rules as they are. For your case — ask Luky.

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🛂 Travel and Documentation (Fiktionsbescheinigung, Visas)10 notes from chats 🗺 Border Control and Travel7 notes from chats • Specific Requirements (Pets, Vehicles, Passports)5 notes from chats • Section 24 Status and Residency Permits4 notes from chats

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riskWhen a non-EU citizen leaves Germany, especially after a divorce or if their residence permit (VNJ) was based on family reunification, it is crucial to resolve all legal and administrative matters within Germany *before* departure.
A divorce obtained in a third country (e.g., Georgia) may not be automatically recognized in Germany and requires a specific recognition process. It is strongly advised not to leave Germany until legal issues, particularly related to marital status and residency termination, are fully resolved, as handling them from abroad is significantly more complex. Deregistration from a German address (`Abmeldung`) can often be performed from outside Germany; the procedure should be checked on the local "Ausländerbehörde" (ABH) website. Typically, individuals are granted a reasonable period to leave after official notification or deregistration. ABH websites often contain FAQs addressing procedures for full deregistration due to departure.
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how-toIf a Ukrainian citizen loses all their documents (Ukrainian and German IDs, Ukrainian biometric passport) while in Germany, the priority is to obtain a police report (Verlustanzeige) detailing the lost items.
This report is crucial for subsequent procedures. Next, approach the local foreigners' authority (Ausländerbehörde) with the police report to obtain a temporary identity document (e.g., Duldung or Fiktionsbescheinigung). Contacting the Ukrainian consulate is also necessary for passport and ID replacement. Free legal and social counseling services are available; reach out to relevant organizations, even if they are located in other German states, for guidance.
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