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Tourism & short stay

Germany Transitions Initial Orientation Course Funding to Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) from November 20

Initial Orientation Courses (EOK) will transition to funding through the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) for a new funding period starting in November 2026.

🇩🇪 Germany1 versionUpdated 25 Aug 2026

Tourism & short stay

Germany Discusses Reforms and Future of Migration Advisory Services (MBE) at Congress

Current rules for this policy, plus every recorded change.

🇩🇪 Germany0 versions

Tourism & short stay

Berlin's Landesamt für Einwanderung Removes Detailed Short-Stay Visa Guidance

Current rules for this policy, plus every recorded change.

🇩🇪 Germany0 versions

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GermanyEntry RulesAnnouncementEffective 1 Nov 2026

Germany Transitions Initial Orientation Course Funding to Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) from November 2026

What changed

Germany's Initial Orientation Courses (Erstorientierungskurse, EOK) help people who have claimed asylum and migrants. These courses will change their funding source. The money will move from the current German government budget to the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). The AMIF is a fund from the European Union that supports national efforts for asylum and migration. This change starts in November 2026, for the new funding period. EOK Central Offices and course providers across Germany must adjust their administrative work and how they manage funds.

Published 19 May 2026Effective 1 Nov 2026BAMF — Meldungen