Which route fits me?
Most readers of this guide already live in Berlin with a residence permit for temporary protection (§ 24 AufenthG). Others are in Ukraine or a third country and want to come for work or study. Find your line, then read the page.
| You are | Read first |
|---|---|
| In Berlin with § 24 and want to know how long it lasts | Temporary protection and Extensions and deadlines |
| In Berlin with § 24 and working, or with a job offer | Switching to a work permit, then Skilled worker / Blue Card |
| In Berlin, young, want vocational training or a nursing career | Ausbildung and Recognition |
| In Berlin or Ukraine and want to study | Study and Admission with Ukrainian certificates |
| Worried about what happens when protection ends | When protection ends and Staying long-term |
| In Ukraine or a third country, not yet in Germany | Coming from abroad |
| A man of military age, or with questions about passport and citizenship | Ukrainian rules |
Four honest checks
- Time. Temporary protection is temporary. The EU has extended it to 4 March 2028. A switch to a work, training or study permit gives you a status that does not depend on the war. Plan it while you still have time.
- German. Almost every long-term route needs it: Learning German.
- Documents. Ukraine and Germany are both in the Hague Apostille Convention. See Documents.
- Money. See Costs at a glance and Social benefits.
This site gives general orientation. It does not assess your individual case.
A question this page does not answer? Contact us. Free orientation only, no legal advice for individual cases.