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  Law on foreigners

  

  The Residence Act ( AufenthG ) governs the entry, residence, employment and termination of the residence of foreigners. In this way, it serves to control and limit the influx of foreigners into the Federal Republic of Germany. The Residence Act also governs measures to pursue the higher policy aim of promoting the integration of foreigners. The Residence Act does not apply to EU citizens who are entitled to freedom of movement and their family members, nor to diplomats.

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  Entry and residence

  Anyone who meets the entry requirements may enter Germany. more

  

  Freedom of movement

  As EU citizens, all nationals of the Member States of the European Union have the right to move freely within the European Union and to enter and reside in any EU Member … more

  

  Visa policy

  The visa entry requirement is one of the measures to compensate for the end of checks at the EU’s internal borders. more