

Service: Asylum & Integration
People who come to us from other countries are welcome in Erlangen and are firmly part of society. With numerous services, advisory offers and information, we help people with a migration background to feel at home in Erlangen and to become involved in society.
Frequently searched
Naturalization; application for the granting of German citizenship to foreigners with a naturalization entitlement (entitlement naturalization)
A foreigner living in Germany is entitled to be naturalized under certain conditions.
Declaration of commitment
Declaration of commitment to cover the costs of living and departure for invited foreigners.
Naturalization; application for the granting of German citizenship to foreigners with a naturalization entitlement (entitlement naturalization)
A foreigner living in Germany is entitled to be naturalized under certain conditions.
Declaration of commitment
Declaration of commitment to cover the costs of living and departure for invited foreigners.
Service A-Z
Advance maintenance payments; application
You can apply for an advance on maintenance payments if you are a single parent and the parent liable for maintenance pays no or too little maintenance for the child.
Assistance; application
Asylum seekers; application for a removal permit
Under certain conditions, an exemption from the housing obligation can be granted in shared accommodations and decentralized accommodations. Beneficiaries are then allowed to live in a private apartment.
Asylum seekers; application for benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG) if they meet the requirements.
Asylum seekers; application for sickness benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) in the event of illness if they meet the requirements.
Benefits for education and participation; application
For children, adolescents and young adults, benefits for education and participation can be applied for by recipients of basic security for job seekers, social assistance, benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act, child supplement or housing benefit.
Brexit; residence notification for British nationals
Children and adolescents; taking into custody by the youth welfare office
Is the welfare of a child or young person at risk? If there are indications of this, you can contact the responsible youth welfare office.
Children in an emergency situation; counseling or applying for assistance with care and supplies.
Children's passport; application and renewal
Citizenship; application for retention of German citizenship
German citizens who naturalize in another state usually lose their German citizenship. With a permit to retain German citizenship, they can also remain Germans.
Citizenship; verification of acquisition of German citizenship with birth in Germany
The registry office checks whether a child of foreign parents has acquired German citizenship by birth in accordance with Section 4 (3) of the Citizenship Act.
Advance maintenance payments; application
You can apply for an advance on maintenance payments if you are a single parent and the parent liable for maintenance pays no or too little maintenance for the child.
Assistance; application
Asylum seekers; application for a removal permit
Under certain conditions, an exemption from the housing obligation can be granted in shared accommodations and decentralized accommodations. Beneficiaries are then allowed to live in a private apartment.
Asylum seekers; application for benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG) if they meet the requirements.
Asylum seekers; application for sickness benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) in the event of illness if they meet the requirements.
Benefits for education and participation; application
For children, adolescents and young adults, benefits for education and participation can be applied for by recipients of basic security for job seekers, social assistance, benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act, child supplement or housing benefit.
Brexit; residence notification for British nationals
Children and adolescents; taking into custody by the youth welfare office
Is the welfare of a child or young person at risk? If there are indications of this, you can contact the responsible youth welfare office.
Children in an emergency situation; counseling or applying for assistance with care and supplies.
Children's passport; application and renewal
Citizenship; application for retention of German citizenship
German citizens who naturalize in another state usually lose their German citizenship. With a permit to retain German citizenship, they can also remain Germans.
Citizenship; verification of acquisition of German citizenship with birth in Germany
The registry office checks whether a child of foreign parents has acquired German citizenship by birth in accordance with Section 4 (3) of the Citizenship Act.
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Ausstellung im Kunstpalais vom 21. Juli 2023 bis zum 5. Mai 2024
Cumiana (Italy)
Friendship city since 2001
Solidarity with Ukraine: Declaration of Intercultural Cities
Mayor Dr. Janik signed the Declaration of Solidarity with Ukraine of the Intercultural Cities Network.
Video retrospective of the student excursion to Rennes
In March 2022, 8 students from FAU visited our French twin city as part of a cooperation with the Université Rennes 2. This video gives an insight into their stay in Rennes