Immigration office
The state capital Wiesbaden is a cosmopolitan city. Around 75,300 foreign nationals live, study and work here - the Foreigners' Registration Office is responsible for their legal residency issues.
The Foreigners' Registration Office is the specialist office for all questions relating to the entry and residence of foreign nationals - as well as for all questions relating to residence law. The staff at the Foreigners' Registration Office will advise you on your concerns and help you with the formalities.
The Employment Immigration Service (opens in a new tab) is there for you especially for the recruitment of skilled workers from abroad and advises and supports Wiesbaden companies.
Accessibility
Please choose one way and do not submit the documents more than once.
| Personal availability (appointment) |
We are happy to help you in person, but appointments are only possible with an appointment (except for the extension of a residence permit (opens in a new tab)). |
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| Availability by telephone |
Service telephone: 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Postal availability |
You can submit documents online via our digital mailbox (opens in a new tab). You can also send us an e-mail to auslaenderbehoerdewiesbadendeand documents by post or drop them in the letterbox. |
Current
- Passport photos (ID photos)
From August 1, 2025 , only digital passport photos will be accepted. Printed photos on paper are no longer permitted. Further information under News and updates.
- Ukraine
All residence permits for refugees from Ukraine that are valid on February 1, 2026 will be automatically extended until March 4, 2027.
Refugees do not need to visit the Foreigners' Registration Office to extend their residence permits. It is not necessary to submit an application or make contact.
- National passports of the Russian Federation, change from January 1, 2026
The Russian Federation currently issues both biometric and non-biometric passports. From 1 January 2026, only biometric passports will be recognized in Germany.
Exception: Your residence permit was issued in conjunction with a non-biometric passport. In this case, your non-biometric passport will be recognized until this residence permit expires.
Further information
You can find more information on the Foreigners' Registration Office and its (online) services as well as the latest news under the link Your Foreigners' Registration Office.
Products and services
Links and downloads
Structure
Immigration office
Address
65197 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Telephone
Website
Opening hours
Appointments are only possible at the Foreigners' Registration Office. Admission will not be granted without an appointment.
Information on accessibility
- Barrier-free access is available
- The WC is barrier-free