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Germany Digitalises Migration Administration and Centralises Data Exchange

Germany has introduced a new law to make its migration management digital. The German Parliament approved this law on 9 July 2026. This change lets authorities use biometric data again for future applications. It also improves how authorities share information using the Central Register of Foreigners (Ausländerzentralregister). These changes aim to make administrative processes faster for people. They also aim to reduce the work for immigration authorities.

Jurisdiction

Germany

Stage

Effective 29 Jul 2026

Published

9 Jul 2026

In force

29 Jul 2026

Category

Processing Times

Official source

Bundesregierung Pressemitteilungen