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Ausländerbehörde

immigration authority; foreigners' registration office

noun owss-LEN-der-be-hoer-de Rare

Usage Note

Ausländerbehörde is the local authority responsible for issuing residence permits and handling all immigration matters for non-EU nationals in Germany. Every foreign national must register and deal with their Ausländerbehörde for visa and permit questions.

Examples

"Er hat einen Termin bei der Ausländerbehörde, um seine Aufenthaltserlaubnis zu verlängern."

Natural Translation

He has an appointment at the immigration authority to renew his residence permit.

Literal Translation

He has an appointment at the foreigners-authority to extend his residence-permit.

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