What rights do I have as a tolerated person in Germany?
February 2, 2023 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Friedhelm Wagner
Dear lawyer,
I am Leonie Klinger and have been tolerated in Germany for some time. Unfortunately, I am not sure about the rights I have as a tolerated person here and what restrictions may apply to me. Currently, I live in constant uncertainty and fear a possible deportation.
My situation is that I fled my home country a few years ago and am now tolerated in Germany. I have built my life here and would like to stay here long term. However, I have heard that tolerated persons have certain restrictions regarding work, place of residence, and other areas. I am worried about my future and would like to know what rights I have as a tolerated person.
Could you please explain to me in more detail what rights I have as a tolerated person in Germany? Are there ways to improve my situation and legalize my residency status? What steps do I need to take to protect my rights and prevent deportation?
I thank you in advance for your support and advice.
Sincerely,
Leonie Klinger
Dear Mrs. Klinger,
As a tolerated person in Germany, you have certain rights and restrictions that affect your residency situation. It is understandable that you are in constant uncertainty and fear of possible deportation. I will now explain to you in detail what rights you have as a tolerated person and how you can improve your situation.
As a tolerated person, you have the right to temporary residency in Germany. This means that you are allowed to stay in the country legally, but you do not have a permanent residency permit. You have the right to engage in regulated work, provided you have a work permit from the Employment Office. Tolerated persons are also insured and have access to medical care.
However, there are also restrictions for tolerated persons. You may only stay in the federal state where you are registered and need permission to leave the state. In addition, tolerated persons can only access certain public services such as social welfare to a limited extent. You must regularly report your place of residence and must not commit any criminal acts, as this could lead to deportation.
To improve your residency situation and achieve legalization of your stay, there are various options. You can apply for a residency permit, for example based on humanitarian reasons, family ties, or education. Another option is to apply for an extension of your tolerated status if you still cannot return to your home country.
To protect your rights as a tolerated person and prevent deportation, it is important that you adhere to the applicable laws and cooperate regularly with the authorities. You can also seek assistance and advice from a migration law counseling center or an attorney specializing in foreigner law.
I hope that this information helps you and provides clarity about your rights as a tolerated person in Germany. If you have any further questions or need assistance, I am at your disposal.
Sincerely,
Friedhelm Wagner
Attorney specializing in foreigner law
