§ 29 AufenthV: Exemption in rescue cases
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Foreigners who help in accidents or disasters, or who need help in such situations, are exempt from the requirement to hold a residence title. These are the same persons who are also exempt from the passport requirement (see § 14).
The exemption ends as soon as it is reasonable to apply for a residence title. The particular circumstances are taken into account. Providing or receiving help takes priority.
Für die Einreise und den Aufenthalt im Bundesgebiet sind die in § 14 Satz 1 genannten Ausländer vom Erfordernis eines Aufenthaltstitels befreit. Die Befreiung nach Satz 1 endet, sobald für den Ausländer die Beantragung eines erforderlichen Aufenthaltstitels auch in Anbetracht der besonderen Umstände des Falles und des Vorranges der Leistung oder Inanspruchnahme von Hilfe zumutbar wird.
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