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Prerequisites

• You have a valid residence permit or settlement permit based on a promise of admission.

Documents required

• Your current residence permit or settlement permit
• biometrical passport picture

Please note

Deadlines

No. However, you should apply for the extension of your residence permit or settlement permit at least 6 weeks before it expires.

Procedure

• Find out whether the office responsible for your application allows you to submit your application online or has a special application form. In Hamburg, the application can be submitted online.
• You submit your application.
• The responsible authority will examine your application and, if necessary, request any necessary documents or information from you.
• The responsible office will contact you to arrange an appointment.
• During the appointment, your identity and documents will be checked (please bring your documents, preferably in the original, with you to the appointment).
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken to produce a new electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• You pay the applicable fees.
• The Federal Printing Office will be commissioned to produce your new eAT card.
• Once completed, you will receive information and can collect the residence permit in the form of the eAT card in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection letter. In this case, you will also have to pay an administration fee.

Processing time

You should expect processing to take 6-8 weeks. If you submit all the required documents in full and well prepared, processing may be quicker. After approval, it will then take another 4-6 weeks for the Federal Printing Office to produce your electronic residence permit.

Fees

   

Legal remedies

You can appeal against a rejection within one month of notification.

Legal basis

Section 23 para. 2 Residence Act (AufenthG)





§ 8 Residence Act (AufenthG)