Finding protection

People have a right to protection in Germany. But what exactly does this mean?

What does protection mean? When do I get protection? How will the kind of protection I receive be decided? What are the differences between asylum and recognition as a refugee? Or between subsidiary protection and a ban on deportation nationwide? And why are these differences important? You can get information here.

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Participation

Every person legally living in Germany has a right to medical care and financial, material and social participation.

Do I have a right to medical care if I am ill? Can I get support if I am psychologically or emotionally unwell? Are my children entitled to a place at a nursery school or school? Can I do a vocational training? Information about these questions and many more can be found here.

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Staying

People have a right to stay in Germany. To do this, they must meet certain conditions.

Can I come to Germany and stay here without a valid visa? What conditions must I meet in order to stay in Germany on a permanent basis? Can I become a German citizen? You can get information here.

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Counselling

Do you need support? You can get professional counselling.

It is very important that you get advice from professionals who can handle your personal questions. There are independent counselling centres which are free of charge for many different issues.

 

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