Update for the Landlord’s Confirmation of Residence – Immigration Alert 03-2016

The “Bundesmeldegesetz” (Federal Citizen Registration Act) we already wrote about, will get an update this year. Currently, the Landlord’s Confirmation of Residence, “Wohnungsgeberbestätigung” in German, is necessary for registration and de-registration for German citizens as well as for foreign residents. In November the Landlord’s form to confirm the residence will be disposed at least for the process of de-registration due to the administrative expense. The Landlord´s…

Landlord’s Confirmation of Residence – Immigration Alert 01-2016

On the 1st of November 2015 the new “Bundesmeldegesetz” (Federal Citizens’ Registration Act) came into force. This new law regards both the registration of German citizens and of foreign residents. One of the main points of the new statute is the “Wohnungsgeberbestätigung” – which is the Landlord’s Confirmation of Residence. If you are in a process of Relocation, this also…