Sources

Primary sources used on this site, and what is unconfirmed.

Law

• AufenthG, AufenthV, BeschV (including § 38), StAG, FeV, BMG, SGB V, VwGO (all gesetze-im-internet.de).

Authorities and portals

• German Embassy in Yaoundé: jaunde.diplo.de, Visa Navigator
• Berlin immigration office: berlin.de/einwanderung; service.berlin.de
• Make it in Germany; Federal Employment Agency; DRV; BAMF
• Recognition and education: Recognition in Germany, LAGeSo, anabin, ZAB, uni-assist Cameroon, DAAD
• WHO: Support and Safeguards List 2023, list Q&A
• Hague Apostille Convention: HCCH status table

What is unconfirmed

Passages in italics across the site could not be confirmed against a primary source or are open questions. They are collected in the working list of the site team. Law, fees and thresholds change; check the source before you act. This site gives general information, no legal or immigration advice for individual cases (RDG).