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Apply for extension of residence permit for mobile researchers
Service Description
The residence permit for the purpose of research for mobile researchers is a temporary residence title. You can apply for the extension of the residence permit if you want to continue your work at a research institution beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.
Apply for the extension of your residence permit at the Foreigners' Registration Office responsible for your place of residence at least eight weeks before the expiry of the time limit.
For the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research, the same requirements apply as for the granting. In particular, you should be able to present a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution.
In case of extension, your residence permit will be limited again. The residence permit for the purpose of research will be extended for the duration of the research project. However, the stay in the federal territory may not exceed one year in total.
As a rule, the residence permit cannot be extended if this was already ruled out when the residence permit was issued or last extended.
Process flow
The extension of your residence permit must be applied for at the aliens' registration office responsible for your place of residence.
- Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic application for the residence permit.
- If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Aliens' Registration Office.
- During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be reviewed (please bring them to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the electronic residence permit (eAT card).
- In the case of an electronic application, the Aliens' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to make an appointment for an interview at the Aliens' Registration Office. During the appointment, your supporting documents will be checked (please bring them to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the eAT card.
- If your application is granted, the Aliens' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
- After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up your eAT card at the Aliens' Registration Office.
There are fees for the extension of the residence permit. The timing as well as the form of payment varies depending on the authority
Who should I contact?
The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.
Competent authority
The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.
Requirements
- You possess a recognized and valid passport or passport replacement as well as the valid residence permit for the purpose of research for mobile researchers according to § 18f Residence Act.
- There is no interest in deportation against you.
- Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your income without recourse to public benefits.
- You can present a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution to carry out the research project
Which documents are required?
- Passport or passport replacement
- Existing residence permit
- Current biometric photo
- Hosting agreement or an appropriate contract with a research institution to carry out the research project.
- Rental agreement
- Proof of living expenses (including 3 proofs of income for the last 3 months)
- Proof of your health insurance
What are the fees?
Under certain circumstances, a fee reduction or fee waiver may be considered.
Fee: 96,00 EURPayment in advance: nofor a further stay of up to three months
Fee: 93,00 EURPayment in advance: nofor a further stay of more than three months
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
- Extension of the residence permit: at the latest eight weeks before the expiry of your still valid residence permit for mobile researchers.
- Action deadline: 1 month
Processing duration
about 6 to 8 weeks
Applications / forms
An appeal against the decision of the Foreigners' Registration Office may be filed with the court specified in the decision.
Appeal
- You can obtain forms from your Aliens' Registration Office; where applicable, these are also offered 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
Professionally released on
30.03.2023
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
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