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Prerequisites

• You already possess a residence permit-GB, the validity of which is about to expire.
• They wish to continue living in Germany.

Documents required

• valid passport
• current residence permit-GB
• biometric passport photo in electronic form
  • You can have a passport photo taken on site. A photo booth is available.
  • You can have a passport photo taken at a certified photo studio. The photo studio will then provide the photo electronically to the relevant authority via a cloud service.
• You may be required to submit further documents. You can find out more when completing the online service or directly from the responsible authority.

Please note

Deadlines

Submit your application no later than 8 weeks before your current valid residence permit expires.

Procedure

• They use the provided online service to apply for the extension and upload the required documents.
• The relevant authority will then send you an appointment for a consultation.
• Please bring all necessary documents, preferably in original form, to the appointment.
• The relevant authority will verify your identity and documents.
• The responsible authority will involve other authorities if necessary.
• You pay the necessary fees.
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints, signature and a biometric photo will be taken for the production of your residence permit-GB.
• The responsible authority commissions an external agency, the Federal Printing Office, to produce your residence permit-GB, which is issued in credit card format.
• Once your residence permit (GB) is ready, you can collect it in person from the responsible office. The responsible office will contact you to schedule an appointment.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice stating the reasons for the rejection.

Processing time

Processing takes place directly during the appointment, provided all documents are complete. The delivery time from the Federal Printing Office for the electronic residence permit is then typically 2 to 4 weeks.

Fees

For persons under 24 years of age: EUR 22.80


For persons aged 24 and over: EUR 37.00


In certain cases, the fee may be reduced or waived entirely.

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 16 of the Freedom of Movement Act/EU (FreizügG/EU)





Section 47 Paragraph 3 of the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV)