Immigration offices for EU, EEA and Swiss residents

Each city’s immigration office has its own way of taking enquiries

These cases go to the local immigration office, which can be a city department, a district office or, in Berlin, the Landesamt für Einwanderung. Many ask you to email, phone or use a contact form before they give an appointment. Pick your city to see which cases its office handles and what to prepare, such as your passport and proof of your address.

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18 offices in Cologne

  • Cologne

    For EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

    Bezirksausländeramt Chorweiler

    Pariser Platz 1, 50765 Cologne

    Contact the office early, as Swiss residents have to notify their stay within three months of arriving.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194286

    Prepare your Swiss identity document, current and previous addresses, and the purpose, start and expected duration of your stay. Ask the district team for the complete supporting-document list, current document fee and photo requirements for your circumstances. Do not assume another city’s fee or checklist applies.

  • Cologne

    Bezirksausländeramt Chorweiler

    Pariser Platz 1, 50765 Cologne

    Request an appointment by email or the secure contact form if you live in Chorweiler, Pesch or a neighbouring district.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194286

    Prepare your valid passport or identity card and evidence of your residence and free-movement history, such as employment, self-employment, study, resources and insurance records relevant to your circumstances. Ask which periods and documents the team needs, the current fee and whether originals must be brought. No fixed completion time or immediate issue is promised.

  • Cologne

    Bezirksausländeramt Ehrenfeld

    Venloer Straße 419–421, 50825 Cologne

    You usually qualify after five years of lawful residence, and the office checks your history, including any gaps.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194284

    Prepare your valid passport or identity card and evidence of your residence and free-movement history, such as employment, self-employment, study, resources and insurance records relevant to your circumstances. Ask which periods and documents the team needs, the current fee and whether originals must be brought. No fixed completion time or immediate issue is promised.

  • Cologne

    For EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

    Bezirksausländeramt Ehrenfeld

    Venloer Straße 419–421, 50825 Cologne

    The electronic document is optional proof of your residence right, not a work permit.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194284

    Prepare your Swiss identity document, current and previous addresses, and the purpose, start and expected duration of your stay. Ask the district team for the complete supporting-document list, current document fee and photo requirements for your circumstances. Do not assume another city’s fee or checklist applies.

  • Cologne

    Bezirksausländeramt Innenstadt

    Ludwigstraße 8, 50667 Cologne

    Residents of the Altstadt, Neustadt and Deutz are covered, and visits need an invitation from the office.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194281

    Prepare your valid passport or identity card and evidence of your residence and free-movement history, such as employment, self-employment, study, resources and insurance records relevant to your circumstances. Ask which periods and documents the team needs, the current fee and whether originals must be brought. No fixed completion time or immediate issue is promised.

  • Cologne

    For EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

    Bezirksausländeramt Innenstadt

    Ludwigstraße 8, 50667 Cologne

    Request an appointment by email or the secure form, since visits need an invitation from the office.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194281

    Prepare your Swiss identity document, current and previous addresses, and the purpose, start and expected duration of your stay. Ask the district team for the complete supporting-document list, current document fee and photo requirements for your circumstances. Do not assume another city’s fee or checklist applies.

  • Cologne

    For EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

    Bezirksausländeramt Kalk

    Dillenburger Straße 56–66, 51105 Cologne

    This is only for Swiss citizens, as family members of other nationalities have their own requirements.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122199100

    Prepare your Swiss identity document, current and previous addresses, and the purpose, start and expected duration of your stay. Ask the district team for the complete supporting-document list, current document fee and photo requirements for your circumstances. Do not assume another city’s fee or checklist applies.

  • Cologne

    Bezirksausländeramt Kalk

    Dillenburger Straße 56–66, 51105 Cologne

    This is for EU or EEA citizens themselves, while relatives from outside the EU need a separate residence-card procedure.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122199100

    Prepare your valid passport or identity card and evidence of your residence and free-movement history, such as employment, self-employment, study, resources and insurance records relevant to your circumstances. Ask which periods and documents the team needs, the current fee and whether originals must be brought. No fixed completion time or immediate issue is promised.

  • Cologne

    For EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

    Bezirksausländeramt Lindenthal

    Aachener Straße 220, 50931 Cologne

    Other EU and EEA newcomers just register their address, but Swiss residents can also request a residence document.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194283

    Prepare your Swiss identity document, current and previous addresses, and the purpose, start and expected duration of your stay. Ask the district team for the complete supporting-document list, current document fee and photo requirements for your circumstances. Do not assume another city’s fee or checklist applies.

  • Cologne

    Bezirksausländeramt Lindenthal

    Aachener Straße 220, 50931 Cologne

    Having registered your address does not prove your permanent right, so ask the office to assess your history.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194283

    Prepare your valid passport or identity card and evidence of your residence and free-movement history, such as employment, self-employment, study, resources and insurance records relevant to your circumstances. Ask which periods and documents the team needs, the current fee and whether originals must be brought. No fixed completion time or immediate issue is promised.

  • Cologne

    For EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

    Bezirksausländeramt Mülheim

    Dillenburger Straße 56–66, 51105 Cologne

    Swiss residents who want electronic proof of their residence right can apply through the Mülheim team.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122199100

    Prepare your Swiss identity document, current and previous addresses, and the purpose, start and expected duration of your stay. Ask the district team for the complete supporting-document list, current document fee and photo requirements for your circumstances. Do not assume another city’s fee or checklist applies.

  • Cologne

    Bezirksausländeramt Mülheim

    Dillenburger Straße 56–66, 51105 Cologne

    The Mülheim team serves people living in Mülheim, Buchheim, Dellbrück and nearby districts, and visits are by invitation.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122199100

    Prepare your valid passport or identity card and evidence of your residence and free-movement history, such as employment, self-employment, study, resources and insurance records relevant to your circumstances. Ask which periods and documents the team needs, the current fee and whether originals must be brought. No fixed completion time or immediate issue is promised.

  • Cologne

    For EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

    Bezirksausländeramt Nippes

    Neusser Straße 450, 50733 Cologne

    If the first appointment falls after your three-month notification deadline, tell the office early.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194285

    Prepare your Swiss identity document, current and previous addresses, and the purpose, start and expected duration of your stay. Ask the district team for the complete supporting-document list, current document fee and photo requirements for your circumstances. Do not assume another city’s fee or checklist applies.

  • Cologne

    Bezirksausländeramt Nippes

    Neusser Straße 450, 50733 Cologne

    Check that your exact address belongs to the Nippes team, which covers Niehl, Riehl, Longerich and Weidenpesch.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194285

    Prepare your valid passport or identity card and evidence of your residence and free-movement history, such as employment, self-employment, study, resources and insurance records relevant to your circumstances. Ask which periods and documents the team needs, the current fee and whether originals must be brought. No fixed completion time or immediate issue is promised.

  • Cologne

    For EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

    Bezirksausländeramt Porz

    Alfred-Moritz-Platz 1, 51143 Cologne

    Write by email or use the secure form, and phone on weekday mornings if you would rather talk to someone.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122199100

    Prepare your Swiss identity document, current and previous addresses, and the purpose, start and expected duration of your stay. Ask the district team for the complete supporting-document list, current document fee and photo requirements for your circumstances. Do not assume another city’s fee or checklist applies.

  • Cologne

    Bezirksausländeramt Porz

    Alfred-Moritz-Platz 1, 51143 Cologne

    This confirms a right you already have, so it is not something you need when you first arrive.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122199100

    Prepare your valid passport or identity card and evidence of your residence and free-movement history, such as employment, self-employment, study, resources and insurance records relevant to your circumstances. Ask which periods and documents the team needs, the current fee and whether originals must be brought. No fixed completion time or immediate issue is promised.

  • Cologne

    Bezirksausländeramt Rodenkirchen

    Mannesmannstraße 10, 50996 Cologne

    After you ask for an appointment, go to the place named in your invitation and follow its instructions.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194282

    Prepare your valid passport or identity card and evidence of your residence and free-movement history, such as employment, self-employment, study, resources and insurance records relevant to your circumstances. Ask which periods and documents the team needs, the current fee and whether originals must be brought. No fixed completion time or immediate issue is promised.

  • Cologne

    For EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

    Bezirksausländeramt Rodenkirchen

    Mannesmannstraße 10, 50996 Cologne

    The district where you live decides which immigration team handles your request for the electronic document.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+4922122194282

    Prepare your Swiss identity document, current and previous addresses, and the purpose, start and expected duration of your stay. Ask the district team for the complete supporting-document list, current document fee and photo requirements for your circumstances. Do not assume another city’s fee or checklist applies.

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