Erlangen helps - Ukraine

If you have found private accommodation in the city of Erlangen, for example with friends, acquaintances or relatives, or if you have been allocated an apartment by the Housing Department of the Social Welfare Office of the City of Erlangen, the first step is to register your move into the apartment in the service area of the Citizens' Registration Office on the first floor of the City Hall (= Registration Office).

The following documents are required for registration at the Residents' Registration Office:

• Passports of all family members
• a confirmation from the landlord (filled out by the landlord or the letter from the housing department of the social welfare office)
• if available: Marriage certificates and birth certificates

A sample of the landlord's confirmation of residence can be obtained at the information desk of the Citizens' Office on the first floor or downloaded from the Forms section here.

Registration is required so that refugees can submit applications to the City of Erlangen (e.g. for a residence permit and/or social benefits). Registration establishes the responsibility of the City of Erlangen.

Please note: If you have found accommodation outside the city of Erlangen, you must contact the local authorities and advice centers of the cities and district offices. This applies to registering with the registration office, applying for social benefits and clarifying other questions.

The German government's aid portal " Germany4Ukraine" offers a central and trustworthy digital point of contact for refugees from Ukraine. "Germany4Ukraine" provides multilingual information on various topics, such as residence, healthcare, accommodation and social support.

There is also a lot of useful information for refugees from Ukraine on the website of the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, for Sport and Integration.

Information specifically on the topic of health can also be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of Health.

The refugee and integration advice service provides initial advice, particularly on questions regarding accommodation options and cash benefits. In addition to German and English, advice is also provided in Ukrainian and Russian. You can come to the town hall during the opening hours of the social welfare office. Outside of opening hours, appointments can be made in advance.

The opening hours of the Social Welfare Office of the City of Erlangen are

Monday 14:00 to 16:00
Tuesday 9:00 to 12:00
Thursday 9:00 to 12:00
Friday 9:00 to 12:00

Due to the large number of consultations, there are currently longer waiting times. We ask for your understanding!

The Refugee and Integration Advice Center is located on the 3rd floor of Erlangen City Hall. Further information on refugee and integration counseling can be found here.

The Refugee and Integration Advisory Service can be reached by telephone on the following numbers: 09131 86 2081, 09131 86 1890, 09131 86 1989

In view of the large number of inquiries, telephone advice is only possible to a limited extent. It is therefore preferable to contact us by e-mail at integrationsberatung@stadt.erlangen.de

Wereyouborn in 1956 or later?

You can find all the important information on benefits under SGB II on the Jobcenter website.

Were you born earlier than 1956 or are you entitled to a German, Ukrainian or other old-age pension?

You can find all the important information on benefits under SGB XII on the pages of the Social Assistance Department.

Yes, if you live in Erlangen and receive benefits from the job center or social welfare office, you are entitled to apply for an ErlangenPass. The ErlangenPass entitles you to numerous benefits. The ErlangenPass is also a billing card for education and participation benefits.

You can apply for the ErlangenPass at the Social Welfare Office of the City of Erlangen. Further information about the ErlangenPass and education and participation benefits as well as the necessary application documents can be found here:

ErlangenPass

Education and participation

It is currently possible to enter and stay for 90 days without a visa. Refugee Ukrainian nationals and third-country nationals who have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine and have lived in Ukraine until 24.02.2022 have the opportunity to apply for a residence permit in accordance with §24 AufenthG. No asylum application needs to be submitted for this. The residence permit is usually issued for a period of 1 year and also applies to family members. Gainful employment is also regularly permitted.

If you have any questions, you can contact the Refugee and Integration Advisory Service or the Foreigners' Registration Office directly (information desk on the 2nd floor of the Town Hall). For further information, please call 09131 86 1993

Before you can apply for a residence permit, you must register your current residential address with the registration office on the first floor of the town hall. The application for a residence permit in accordance with § 24 Para. 1 AufenthG (hum. protection for war refugees) can be submitted easily via an online procedure.

When applying, existing identity documents must be uploaded.

The Foreigners' Registration Office processes the application for a residence permit and contacts the refugees.

Further information can be found at the corresponding online service (residence permit):

To the online service

If you do not have accommodation in the city of Erlangen, you must contact the Anker-Zentrum in Zirndorf. The Free State of Bavaria will decide on further accommodation and allocate you accommodation within Bavaria.

The address of the Anchor Center in Zirndorf is:

Anker-Zentrum
Rothenburger Straße 29
90513 Zirndorf

This procedure applies to both Ukrainian nationals and third-country nationals who have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine and have lived in Ukraine until 24.02.2022.

Further information on entry from Ukraine and residence in Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, for Sport and Integration (StMI) and on the German government's "Germany4Ukraine" help portal - also in Ukrainian.

Many women and children are exposed to an increased risk of violence and abuse when they flee or are accommodated in Germany.

The Frauenennotruf Erlangen offers advice and support for women and girls who have experienced violence - also for people who do not speak German. Further information and contact details for the Frauenennotruf Erlangen can be found here.

Important telephone numbers:

• Violence against women helpline: 08000 116 016
• Sexual abuse helpline: 0800 22 55 530
• Helpline for pregnant women in need: 0800 40 40 020
• Police in an emergency: 110

Refugee children and young people are required to attend school after three months of residence. If refugee children and young people have a permanent place to stay (e.g. private home, organized accommodation) where they have obviously been living for longer, they can be registered to attend school.

Registration for primary school children aged 6 to 9 or 10 takes place directly at the respective elementary school in the place of residence or nearby (= school district). Parents/guardians must present a confirmation of registration, e.g. a residence permit in accordance with § 24 AufenthG.

Parents/guardians must also present a confirmation of registration when registering at schools from the fifth grade onwards. The school at which the children and young people are taught depends on their knowledge of German.

Refugee children and young people with a good command of German can be registered by their parents at a school near their place of residence (= school district). There, the children and young people have the opportunity to be taught in regular classes of the respective school type. The school management decides on admission.

Refugee children and young people with little or no knowledge of German must be registered online using a form. They are then assigned to a school in the city of Erlangen. The respective school decides whether the children and young people are taught in welcome groups or in regular classes with additional support courses in German.

Classes start after registration on the following Monday or after consultation with the respective school.

Please note: Refugee children and young people also require measles protection. Initially, children and young people are allowed to attend school without proof of measles protection. A measles vaccination is required for school attendance and must be given promptly. Children and young people can get measles vaccinations from their pediatrician or general practitioner.

Further information on the subject of schooling for refugee children and young people from Ukraine can be found on the website of the Erlangen State Education Authority - also in Ukrainian.

Filling out applications, looking for work, getting to know new people: learning German is an important step towards living in Germany.

You can apply for admission to an integration course. This requires

• a residence permit (§ 24 AufenthG) or a so-called fictitious certificate
• an application for authorization

If you have received a residence permit or a fictitious certificate from the Foreigners' Registration Office, you can apply for authorization to attend an integration course. Participation in the integration course is free of charge for refugees from Ukraine.

The application for authorization or admission to an integration course can be downloaded from the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.

You should then send the completed form together with a copy of your residence permit or fictitious certificate by post to

Federal Office for Migration and Refugees

Regional Coordination for Erlangen

Rothenburger Str. 29

90513 Zirndorf

You will receive the authorization or admission to an integration course by post to your specified home address.

Before you can start an integration course, you will need to take a placement test. This will determine your individual language level. To take part in a placement test, send an e-mail to vhs.integration@stadt.erlangen.de with a request for an appointment for the placement test and a photo of your eligibility or commitment to the integration course.

You will receive an e-mail with the date and time. Please come to the appointment on time and bring the following with you: Original authorization (BAMF), ID card.

After the test, you will receive your placement documents, a course overview for Erlangen and a recommendation as to which course provider offers the next possible suitable course. Go there with your documents and register for the integration course.

The Erlangen Employment Agency is responsible for finding work. Together with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Chamber of Crafts, it supports refugees in their job search, training and professional qualifications.

The employment agency's hotline on 0911 178 7915 will answer any questions you may have on the subject of employment

The staff at the employment agency speak Ukrainian and Russian. The Employment Agency hotline is available from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Further information can be found here.

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU ) offers study and further education programs for refugee students with Ukrainian citizenship.

In order to be able to make a suitable study offer, prior individual counseling is required.

To do this, please send an e-mail with a brief summary of your previous study progress to students-welcome@fau.de

The request will then be forwarded to the appropriate FAU advising center. They will then contact you.

Note: FAU's study and further education programs are currently designed for students at Ukrainian universities with Ukrainian citizenship.

Further information on FAU's offers for refugee students can be found here.

Students from Ukrainian universities with other citizenship are welcome to apply for the regular study program. Further information can be found on the homepage for international applicants.

Erlangen offers numerous educational and leisure activities. You can find an overview here:

Offers of the district centers

Offers of the vhs Erlangen

Offers from the Erlangen City Library

Offers from the family support centers

Offers from Heimat Erlangen

Offers from the center for single parents