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Prerequisites

• You are the custodial parent of a minor child
• You live with the child in a family community
• You can earn your own living
• There are no grounds for refusal and no entry or residence ban

Documents required

• Recognized and valid identity document (e.g. passport or passport substitute)
• If applicable: birth certificate
• If applicable: marriage certificate
• Current biometric passport photo (45 x 35 mm)
• Your current residence permit
• Proof of securing your livelihood (e.g. pay slip)
• Proof that you live with the child in a family relationship
• Rental agreement and proof of the current rent amount

The documents and information must generally be submitted in German. In individual cases, the responsible authority may require less or more evidence.

Please note

Deadlines

You must submit your application before your current residence permit expires (6-8 weeks in advance is recommended).

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

Adults:


96.00 EUR for a further stay of up to three months


93.00 EUR for a further stay of more than three months




Minors:


48.00 EUR for a further stay of up to three months


46.50 EUR for a further stay of more than three months

Legal remedies

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

Legal basis

§ 8 Residence Act (AufenthG)





Section 25a Paragraph 2 Sentence 1 Residence Act (AufenthG)