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Immigration & Residency in Germany: what's changing

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Last detection: 28 September 2026

September 2026
Detected on 28 September 2026Gesetze im Internet — gesetze-im-internet.de

Ordinance on the Temporary Exemption from the Requirement of a Residence Permit for Persons Entering Due to the War in Ukraine

What changes: This ordinance regulates the temporary exemption from the requirement of a residence permit for persons who have entered due to the war in Ukraine. It was last amended by Article 1 of the ordinance of November 27, 2025, and will expire on March 4, 2027.

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Detected on 28 September 2026Gesetze im Internet — gesetze-im-internet.de

Residence Act (AufenthG) - Amendment by Law of July 22, 2026

What changes: The Residence Act is amended by Article 13 of the Law of July 22, 2026 (Federal Law Gazette 2026 I No. 222). The version of the law is based on the recasting by notice of February 25, 2008, last amended by Article 1 of the Law of July 21, 2026 (Federal Law Gazette 2026 I No. 221).

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Detected on 21 September 2026Bundesministerium des Innern und für Heimat — bmi.bund.de

Law on the Further Development of Skilled Immigration

What changes: The law aims to strengthen skilled labor security and the labor market in Germany. In view of challenges such as the shortage of skilled workers, demographic change, and global crises, the immigration of skilled workers is to be facilitated, and the innovative and performance capacity of the German economy is to be secured.

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Detected on 21 September 2026Gesetze im Internet — gesetze-im-internet.de

Residence Act (AufenthG) - New Version

What changes: The Residence Act (AufenthG) is being re-enacted by Article 1 of the law of July 21, 2026. This new version will come into force on July 21, 2026, and replaces the previous version of the law governing the residence, employment, and integration of foreigners in Germany.

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Detected on 21 September 2026Bundesministerium des Innern — bmi.bund.de

Change in entry and residence for protection seekers from Ukraine

What changes: There is a change regarding entry and residence for protection seekers from Ukraine. The exact details of the change are not specified in the announcement, but it affects the regulations for this group of people.

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