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In the middle of 2021, Germany reported almost 1.24 million refugees and 233 000 asylum seekers, making it the biggest host country for refugees in Europe. Half of the refugees are from Syria. Germany also hosts 27 000 stateless persons.

At the same time, Germany supports the worldwide work of UNHCR: for years, the country has been the second biggest bilateral donor after the US. UNHCR in Germany is based in Berlin with a sub-office in Nuremberg. The latter, among other things, coordinates the work with the German Federal Authority for Migrants and Refugees (BAMF). The Berlin office is a liaison office with the German parliaments and governments – on the federal level and with the 16 states in Germany.

The German office doesn’t work operationally with refugees but is constantly in contact with refugees all over Germany and supports various partner organisations. UNHCR’s national fundraising partner is the UNO-Flüchtlingshilfe in Bonn.

Additional information

For information about our work in Germany:

Help

Are you a refugee or asylum-seeker in Germany? Find information about your rights and available services on our HELP site.

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Germany website

Visit the UNHCR Germany website for more information on our work in the area and the latest local news and stories.

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Legislation and guidance

For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.

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Office contact details

UNHCR Representative in Germany

Street and mailing address:
Zimmerstrasse 79/80, 10117 Berlin, Germany, Germany

Phone:
+49 30 202 2020

Fax:
+49 30 202 20220

Email:
gfrbe@unhcr.org

Time zone:
GMT +1

Working hours

  • Monday: 9:00 - 18:00
  • Tuesday: 9:00 - 18:00
  • Wednesday: 9:00 - 18:00
  • Thursday: 9:00 - 18:00
  • Friday: closed
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: closed

The UNHCR field office unit at Nürnberg

Street and mailing address:
Frankenstr. 210, 90461 Nurnberg, Germany

Time zone:
GMT +1

Working hours

  • Monday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: closed

Office contact details

UNHCR Representative in Germany

Street Address:
Zimmerstrasse 79/80, 10117 Berlin, Germany, Germany
Mailing Address:
Zimmerstrasse 79/80, 10117 Berlin, Germany, Germany
Telephone:
Facsimile:
49 30 202 20220
Time Zone:
GMT + 1
Working Hours
Monday: 9:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 18:00
Friday: closed
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Public Holidays:
03 January 2022, in lieu of New Year
15 April 2022, Good Friday
18 April 2022, Easter Monday
03 May 2022, Eid Al-Fitr
26 May 2022, Ascension Day
06 June 2022, Pentecost
11 July 2022, Eid Al-Adha
03 October 2022, German Unification Day
01 November 2022, All Saints Day
26 December 2022, Boxing Day

The UNHCR field office unit at Nürnberg

Street Address:
Frankenstr. 210, 90461 Nurnberg, Germany
Mailing Address:
Frankenstr. 210, 90461 Nurnberg, Germany
Time Zone:
GMT + 1
Working Hours
Monday: 9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00
Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Public Holidays:
03 January 2022, in lieu of New Year
15 April 2022, Good Friday
18 April 2022, Easter Monday
03 May 2022, Eid Al-Fitr
26 May 2022, Ascension Day
06 June 2022, Pentecost
11 July 2022, Eid Al-Adha
03 October 2022, German Unification Day
26 December 2022, Boxing Day