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Guardianship and guardianship of minors

Exercise of full or partial parental care and legal representation for a child by the youth welfare office instead of the parents.

Suggestions and complaints relating to the protection of minors

If you have a concern or complaint regarding the protection of minors, you can contact the Youth Protection Centre.

Reunification of children from abroad

Germans or foreigners who have a residence permit can have their foreign, underage and unmarried children join them.

Youth labour protection

Register or re-register residence - Family

If you are moving to Munich as a family, you must register within 14 days - even if you are moving within the city.

Apply for a hunting licence

With a hunting licence, you are allowed to hunt and purchase hunting weapons in Germany. In addition, you always require the authorisation of the respective hunting ground owner.

Identity card

As a German national, you must hold a valid identity card or passport from the age of 16.

Managing guardianship

Assistance: legal representation of underage children in establishing paternity and claiming child maintenance.

Change of name after marriage or divorce

Have you got married and would like to choose a joint surname or give it up again after the marriage has ended?

Settlement permit from the age of 16

Do you want to apply for a settlement permit? Then you must observe the following.

Paternity disputes

If you are excluded from representing your child, the City Youth Welfare Office can be appointed as a supplementary guardian to contest paternity.

MUCs - Munich Urban Celebrations

As part of the MUCs parties (Munich Urban Celebrations), we offer young people between the ages of 18 and 35 the opportunity to organise their own party.

Residence permit – Sustainable integration

Tolerated persons or holders of the right of residence with an opportunity (§ 104c AufenthG) can receive a residence permit if they have integrated sustainably.

Residence permit – Opportunity right of residence

Tolerated persons can apply for a residence permit with the right of residence opportunity in order to later fulfil the requirements for a long-term right of residence.

Loss of residence or identity documents

If you have lost your residence permit, travel document or other documents or if they have been stolen, you can report the loss here.

Residence permit - refugee status and travel document for refugees

If you have been recognised as a refugee under the Geneva Refugee Convention, you will receive a residence and travel permit for refugees.

Residence permit - Voluntary service

If you would like to take part in a national or European voluntary service programme in Munich, please note the following information.

Accelerated skilled labour procedure

Do you want to hire or train a skilled worker who comes from a country outside the EU? Then you can carry out an accelerated procedure.

Adoption

We answer your questions about adoption and support adoptive families and surrendering parents.

Project funding for cultural education

If you are developing projects in the greater Munich area that enable active participation in art and culture, you can apply for this funding.