Travelling with a fictional Certificate

Dear reader, a fictional certificate is issued if a decision on an application for a residence title cannot yet be made, e.g. because:

• documents are missing or the foreigner’s file is not available,
• an ordered electronic residence title cannot be issued before the expiry of the previous residence title, or
• the outcome of criminal proceedings has to be awaited.

If there is still a valid residence title, a fictional certificate is issued in accordance with Section 81 (4) of the German Residence Act. The previous residence title is deemed to remain in force. I assume that this is the case with you. Furthermore, you need to apply for a settlement permit before your residence title expires.