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Prerequisites

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute as well as a valid residence permit for the purpose of studying in accordance with Section 16b (1) of the Residence Act.
• The validity of your residence permit will expire in the near future.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany
• You have not yet completed your degree and can prove that you can achieve this within a reasonable period of time.
• Your livelihood is secured for the entire duration of your studies.

Documents required

• Passport or passport replacement
• Current biometric photo
• Existing residence permit
• Proof of livelihood (for example: blocked account at a German bank, scholarship certificate or declaration of commitment)
• Proof of your health insurance
• If applicable, proof of academic achievements
• rental contract

Please note

You can also get free advice on entry, residence and employment from the 鈥淗otline Working and Living in Germany鈥� on the Federal Government鈥檚 portal for skilled workers from abroad.

Telephone: 030 1815-1111

Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Federal government portal for skilled workers from abroad

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/ueber-das-portal/kontakt/hotline/

Deadlines

Extension of residence permit: at least eight weeks before the expiry of your current residence permit for the purpose of studying

Procedure

You must apply for an extension of your residence permit at the immigration office responsible for your place of residence.

• Depending on the immigration authority and the matter, it may be possible to apply online. Find out whether your immigration authority offers electronic application for a residence permit.
• If the application can only be submitted in person, arrange an appointment with the immigration authorities.
• During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your documents will be checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to issue the electronic residence permit (eAT).
• If you submit your application electronically, the immigration authorities will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the immigration authorities. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (please bring these with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the eAT card.
• If your application is approved, the immigration authorities will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks you can collect the eAT card from the immigration office.

Fees are charged for extending the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority

Processing time

The processing time usually takes 6 to 8 weeks and also depends on the completeness of the customer's documents. If documents are missing, the processing time will be extended.


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

Fees

Extension of residence permit for the purpose of studying


for a further stay of up to three months: EUR 96


for a further stay of more than three months: EUR 93




Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be considered.

Legal remedies

An appeal against the negative decision can be lodged with the authority within one month of notification.

Legal basis