#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 260Regulation on the Introduction of a Uniform EU Return Document and Amendment of Further Residence, Passport and Identification Regulations
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This German regulation, published on 31 October 2025, introduces a standardized EU return document (EU-Rückkehrausweis) for the return of third-country nationals who are obligated to leave the country. It implements EU requirements for a uniform return certificate to facilitate deportation and voluntary return procedures across member states. The ordinance also amends several provisions in residence law, passport law, and identification regulations to align with the new document and improve administrative processes. It is issued by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and enters into force following its publication in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 260).
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a standardized EU return document (EU-Rückkehrausweis) for all obligated third-country nationals
- Implementation of uniform EU-wide return certificate format and security features
- Amendments to multiple provisions in the Residence Act (Aufenthaltsgesetz)
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Obligations
What this law requires
Implement and use the standardized EU return document (EU-Rückkehrausweis) for processing third-country nationals obligated to leave Germany
Align residence law, passport law, and identification regulation procedures with the new EU return document requirements
Ensure the EU return document facilitates both deportation and voluntary return procedures for third-country nationals across EU member states
Apply the regulation as of its publication date in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 260) on 31 October 2025