Update permit address after Ummeldung

Overview

Use this after Ummeldung when your residence permit still shows your old address. Update your permit at the Ausländerbehörde to avoid a mismatch between your registered and actual address.

Timing to be aware of

Notify Ausländerbehörde after address change

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

Key date to check

move_in_date

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• My visa expires in 72 hours and the Foreigners' Office hasn't replied. Am I illegal?
• The Foreigners' Office never replies to my emails. How can I get a response?
• The online application for my visa renewal is showing a Technical Error. What is the fallback?
• My visa was approved but the physical card takes 8-12 weeks. Why?
• I moved to a new apartment. What is the Ummeldung process?

Related events

• Address change (Ummeldung) and permit update
  Critical
  14 days after address change
• Notify institutions of address change after Ummeldung
  High
  14 days after address change
• Keep old registered address until new Anmeldung is completed
  High
  Between move-out and move-in
• Confirm housing retention before departure
  High
  14 days before departure
• Notify bank of address change
  High
  On address change