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Apply for an extension of your residence permit for self-employment

Service Description

You are in possession of a residence permit that has been issued to you for a limited period for the purpose of self-employment. You can apply for an extension of the residence permit if the conditions that were required when it was first issued are still met. An extension of the residence permit is only possible if the maximum period of 3 years has not yet been exhausted.

Process flow

Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply online. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic application for a residence permit.

If you can only apply in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card).

In the case of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the Immigration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the eAT card.

If your application is approved, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be issued.

After about six to eight weeks, you can collect the eAT card from the Foreigners' Registration Office.

Who should I contact?

The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

Competent authority

The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

Requirements

Your residence permit can only be extended if

  • there is an economic interest or a regional need for the activity and
  • the activity is expected to have a positive impact on the economy and
  • the financing of the implementation is secured by equity capital or a loan commitment.
  • If you have already reached the age of 45, an appropriate pension plan is also required.

Furthermore, the general requirements for obtaining a residence permit must be met. These are in particular

  • a secure livelihood
  • a clarified identity
  • possession of a valid national passport or passport substitute.

Which documents are required?

  • Valid national passport or passport substitute
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Rental contract
  • Current profit calculation by the tax consultant
  • Certificate in tax matters from the relevant tax office
  • 1 current biometric photo
  • Please ask the immigration office responsible for you whether further documents need to be submitted.

What are the fees?

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

Fee: 96,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
Extension of residence permit for a further stay of up to three months

Fee: 93,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
Extension of residence permit for a further stay of more than three months

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

  • You should apply for an extension at least eight weeks before your valid residence permit expires.
  • In the event of an extension, your residence permit will be limited in time again. The maximum extension period is 3 years.
  • Deadline for appeal: 1 month

Processing duration

about six to eight weeks

Legal basis

Applications / forms

The decision of the immigration authority can be appealed to the court named in the decision.

Appeal

  • You can obtain forms from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.
  • Online procedure occasionally possible
  • Written form required: yes
  • Personal appearance required: yes

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Technically approved by

Thuringian Ministry for Migration, Justice and Consumer Protection (TMMJV)

Professionally released on

05.05.2023

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

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