Migration & Residence
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Is financial support available for migrants?
Yes, the Ministry for Culture offers support in the field of intercultural project work. Please refer to: https://www.berlin.de/sen/kultur/en/
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Can I get a residence permit as a foreign artist? Where?
You may be able to obtain a residency permit as a foreign artist, contact the State Residency Office at www.berlin.de/labo.
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I am a foreign artist. Where do I apply for a freelance work permit?
The artist is required to submit the corresponding application to the State Office for Civil and Regulatory Matters (LABO), division V / Office for Foreigners at: www.berlin.de/labo/. It is advisable to include a list of artistic activities and intentions with the application to the LABO.
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I am a foreign artist and would like to stay in Berlin. Are any residency scholarships available for Berlin?
The Academic German Exchange Service (DAAD) regularly invites foreign artists from various industries to Berlin (“Artist programme of Berlin”). This extended stay (one year; 6 months for film makers) encouraging the active participation of renowned foreign artists is intended to stimulate Berlin’s artistic scene and to question artistic boundaries. For more information, please see: www.daad-berlin.de
