Sources

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

Law

• AufenthG, AufenthV, BeschV, StAG, FeV, BMG, SGB V, VwGO (all gesetze-im-internet.de).
• Training pay: BIBB press release 07.10.2026

Authorities and portals

• German Embassy Nairobi: service pages, appointments, document checks; consular services portal
• Federal Foreign Office: states where legalisation is not possible, Apostille states
• Berlin immigration office (LEA): berlin.de/einwanderung; service.berlin.de
• Federal portal: Make it in Germany; BA; Recognition in Germany; DRV agreements
• Migration agreement: Federal Government, Bundestag hib 40/2025
• Education: anabin, ZAB, uni-assist: Kenya, DAAD
• WHO: Safeguards List 2023, Q&A; BeschV § 38, § 39, Annex 1, § 404 SGB III
• 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, tax or immigration advice for individual cases (RDG).