Guide
Residence permit.
Which Ausländerbehörde is yours, how to book, what to bring and when to apply.
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Sources: Stadt Köln, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Stadt Leverkusen, Oberbergischer Kreis, § 81 AufenthG. Checked November 2026.