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    Bundesamt für Auswärtige Angelegenheiten

    from Brandenburg an der Havel

    The Bundesamt für Auswärtige Angelegenheiten (BfAA) supports German foreign policy through visa processing, grant management, and property management. With over 500 employees, the BfAA is committed to sustainable solutions and efficient services in the international context.

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    Bundesamt für Auswärtige Angelegenheiten (BfAA)

    The Bundesamt für Auswärtige Angelegenheiten (BfAA) is an independent federal authority that operates within the business area of the Federal Foreign Office. Founded on January 1, 2021, the BfAA has its headquarters in Brandenburg an der Havel and additional locations in Berlin and Bonn.

    Key Products and Services

    The BfAA supports German foreign policy and federal administration with a variety of services and expert knowledge in the field of foreign affairs. The main tasks include:

    • Visa Processing: The BfAA processes particularly D-visa applications, especially in the area of skilled worker immigration, thereby relieving the German diplomatic missions[1][3][5].
    • Grant Management: The department is responsible for processing and approving grants within the framework of project funding and institutional funding of the Federal Foreign Office[1][3].
    • Real Estate Management: The BfAA is responsible for the construction, operation, and furnishing of the foreign properties of the Federal Foreign Office[1].
    • Personnel Administration: The office takes on tasks of personnel administration, including payroll and training of the employees of the Federal Foreign Office and the BfAA[1].
    • Central Services: The central department manages the resources and processes within the BfAA as well as between the BfAA and the Federal Foreign Office[1].

    Mission and Values

    The BfAA strives to act as an indispensable service provider for the foreign service. The mission of the BfAA is based on the guiding principle of "finding intelligent solutions together." This includes providing efficient and high-quality services to meet Germany's foreign policy challenges[5].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    The BfAA is engaged in various areas that contribute to the sustainability and stability of international relations:

    • Humanitarian Aid: The office is involved in the management of funding for humanitarian aid projects, reflecting the growing importance of humanitarian aid in German foreign policy[3].
    • Cultural and Educational Policy: Although the BfAA is not directly responsible for foreign school work, it supports the goals of the Foreign Cultural and Educational Policy (AKBP), which is an important pillar of German foreign policy[2].

    Organization and Leadership

    The BfAA is led by President Ambassador Dr. Georg Birgelen and is divided into six specialist departments as well as a central department. With over 500 employees, the BfAA works closely with the Federal Foreign Office to effectively handle the foreign affairs of the federal government[1].

    The BfAA plays a central role in supporting German foreign policy and acts as a competent and reliable partner for the federal administration and the foreign service. Through its diverse services and commitment to sustainability and stability, the BfAA makes a significant contribution to shaping Germany's international relations.

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