Laws, courts and authorities
AufenthG
Abbreviation for Aufenthaltsgesetz
In short and in plain language
The AufenthG is a German law on living and working in Germany.
It says when people from other countries may stay and work there. People from the European Union have their own rules.
It matters for firms that want to hire skilled workers from abroad. It also sets out a fast way to apply for them.
Definition
The AufenthG is the German Residence Act. It governs entry, residence and employment of foreign nationals in Germany; citizens of the European Union are covered by separate rules. For businesses hiring skilled workers from other countries, it contains the residence permits for employment and the fast-track procedure for skilled workers.