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Prerequisites

In principle, the same requirements must be met to extend the residence permit as when the residence permit was first issued. This means:

• You do not yet have a guaranteed place at university. You are also not planning to attend any preparatory measures for your studies (preparatory language course, preparatory college). The purpose of applying for a course also applies if you are initially entering the country to take part in an admission or selection process.
• You either already have the academic and language skills required to study or you acquire them within the period of validity of your residence permit.
• You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay from your own resources without having to rely on public benefits.
• There is no interest in deporting you.

Documents required

In principle, the extension of your residence permit requires the submission of the same documents as for the initial issue:

• Recognized and valid identity document (for example: passport or passport substitute)
• Current biometric passport photo (45 x 35 mm)
• Proof of securing your livelihood (for example: from your own assets, payment of security into a blocked account, bank guarantee, declaration of commitment, scholarship, donations from third parties)
• Proof of health insurance coverage (for example: confirmation of health insurance coverage or insurance policy).
• Evidence of academic and language requirements.
• For minors: consent of all persons with custody of the child to the planned stay (declaration of consent); if the parents with custody cannot submit the application jointly for their child, a written authorization from the absent parent is required; if custody is only granted to one parent, the signature of this parent is sufficient

The documents and information must generally be presented in German. In individual cases, the immigration authorities may require less or more evidence.

Please note

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Deadlines

Application deadline

• Duration (in range): 6 to 8 weeks
  
  
  
  • Note (for further information on the deadline): The application should be received by the immigration authorities at least six to eight weeks before the current residence permit expires.
  
  


• Duration (for fixed time): maximum 9 weeks


• Note (for further information on the time limit): The residence permit will again be limited in time, but for a maximum total period of validity of nine months.

Procedure

• Find out whether your immigration authority allows you to submit your application online or whether it has a special application form.
• If you are under 18 years of age, you may not submit the application yourself, but need a representative (usually the application is submitted by the parents with custody).
• If the application can only be submitted in person, make an appointment at the immigration office. If you apply online, the immigration office will contact you after receiving your application to make an appointment.
• If you are under 18 years of age, you must be accompanied by at least one legal representative (usually a parent) when you appear in person. If you have joint custody, the parents must appear together at the authority and submit the application on your behalf. If one parent cannot appear in person, the other parent with custody must issue a written authorization to submit the application.
• 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 residence permit in the form of a new electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• The immigration authorities commission the Federal Printing Office to produce the eAT card. Once the process is complete, you will receive information and can collect the eAT card from the responsible office. The eAT card must always be collected in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice.

Processing time

Duration (in range): approx. 6 to 8 weeks




Note for further information on processing time:


The processing time may vary depending on the workload of the immigration authorities.


It takes about 4 to 6 weeks for the Federal Printing Office to produce the electronic residence permit.

Fees

• 96,00 € for a further stay of up to three months


• 48.00 € for minor applicants for a further stay of up to three months


• 93,00 € for a further stay of more than three months


• 46.50 € for minor applicants for a further stay of more than three months

Remark:


Additional fees may apply for the issuance of a new residence permit in the form of an electronic residence permit (eAT card), which can also be used as electronic proof of identity.


The timing, form of fee collection and payment vary depending on the authority.


In certain cases, fee reductions or exemptions may be possible (for example: for those entitled to asylum or recognized refugees). Lower fees may apply for Turkish nationals.

Legal remedies

An objection against this decision may be lodged within one month of notification to the office indicated in the letterhead.

Legal basis