How to Get Mobility Aids in Germany: Guide for Ukrainian Refugees

By Dev Lop­er

Get­ting mobil­i­ty aids in Ger­many can be an impor­tant step for Ukrain­ian refugees who need extra sup­port with move­ment. This guide gives you clear instruc­tions on how to start the process, what doc­u­ments you need, and what to expect.

Key Takeaways

Tem­po­rary pro­tec­tion sta­tus (§ 24 Aufen­thG) is required to access social sup­port includ­ing mobil­i­ty aids.

Reg­is­tra­tion with local author­i­ties (Anmel­dung) and hav­ing your Anmeldebescheini­gung is essen­tial.

The Bürg­ergeld sys­tem offers finan­cial help, includ­ing allowances for hous­ing and spe­cial needs, though pro­cess­ing can take 4–6 weeks.

Gath­er impor­tant doc­u­ments like your pass­port, pro­tec­tion cer­tifi­cate, hous­ing proof, and any med­ical cer­tifi­cates before­hand.

Par­tic­i­pate in inte­gra­tion cours­es and pro­vide month­ly employ­ment updates to main­tain your ben­e­fits.

Eligibility and Legal Status for Ukrainian Refugees

Your key eli­gi­bil­i­ty is receiv­ing tem­po­rary pro­tec­tion under § 24 Aufen­thG. This sta­tus allows you to apply for social ben­e­fits and work in Ger­many imme­di­ate­ly.

You must reg­is­ter your address with local author­i­ties (Anmel­dung) and get the Anmeldebescheini­gung. Adults can apply on their own, minors need a guardian’s help. Spe­cial pro­vi­sions help fam­i­lies with chil­dren and preg­nant women get sup­port faster.

Documents and Preparation for Your Jobcenter Visit

For your first Job­cen­ter vis­it, bring your pass­port, tem­po­rary pro­tec­tion cer­tifi­cate, and Anmeldebescheini­gung. You will also need a Ger­man bank account with an IBAN for pay­ments, though alter­na­tives exist if need­ed.

Include your hous­ing doc­u­ments like rental or accom­mo­da­tion agree­ments and med­ical cer­tifi­cates if applic­a­ble, such as for preg­nan­cy or dis­abil­i­ty. Offi­cial trans­la­tions of for­eign doc­u­ments are required.

Bürgergeld Application Process and Benefits

Sched­ule an appoint­ment at your local Job­cen­ter to sub­mit your appli­ca­tion (Antrag) along with your doc­u­ments. The Bürg­ergeld rate is €502 for sin­gle adults in 2024, with addi­tion­al pay­ments for hous­ing, heat­ing, and spe­cial needs such as mobil­i­ty aids.

Pro­cess­ing usu­al­ly takes 4–6 weeks, but inter­im pay­ments can be arranged. If denied or if pay­ments seem insuf­fi­cient, you can file a Wider­spruch (appeal).

Ongoing Responsibilities and Integration Support

Con­tin­ue send­ing month­ly updates on your employ­ment search and income. You must also par­tic­i­pate in Inte­gra­tionskurs (Ger­man lan­guage and ori­en­ta­tion cours­es) to main­tain your ben­e­fits.

You will receive help with health insur­ance reg­is­tra­tion and in apply­ing for child ben­e­fits (Kindergeld) and edu­ca­tion sup­port like BAföG. These steps help you move from tem­po­rary pro­tec­tion toward per­ma­nent res­i­den­cy and employ­ment.

For deep­er infor­ma­tion, vis­it our full guide on How to Get Mobil­i­ty Aids in Ger­many and its fol­low-up arti­cle.

Sources

Based on cur­rent knowl­edge of Ger­man social wel­fare law and Ukrain­ian refugee assis­tance pro­grams

Infor­ma­tion derived from Ger­man Fed­er­al Employ­ment Agency (Bun­de­sagen­tur für Arbeit) guide­lines

Ref­er­ence to Ger­man Res­i­dence Act (Aufen­thalts­ge­setz) § 24 pro­vi­sions

Cur­rent Bürg­ergeld rates as per 2024 Ger­man social code reg­u­la­tions

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