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Applying for an extension of the residence permit for mobile researchers

Service Description

The residence permit for the purpose of research for mobile researchers is a temporary residence permit. You can apply to extend your residence permit if you wish to continue working at a research institution beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.

Apply for an extension of your residence permit at least eight weeks before the expiry date at the immigration office responsible for your place of residence.

The same requirements apply to the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research as for the granting of a residence permit. In particular, you should be able to present a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution.

If your residence permit is extended, it will be limited in time again. The residence permit for the purpose of research will be extended for the duration of the research project. However, your stay in Germany may not last longer than 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 foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence.

  • 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 the application can only be made in person, arrange an appointment with the immigration office.
  • During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to issue the electronic residence permit (eAT card).
  • In the case of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment for an interview at the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the eAT card to be issued.
  • 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 your eAT card from the Foreigners' Registration Office.

Fees are charged for the extension of the residence permit. The time and form of payment varies depending on the authority

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

  • You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute and a valid residence permit for the purpose of research for mobile researchers in accordance with Section 18f of the Residence Act.
  • There are no grounds for deportation against you.
  • Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • You can secure your livelihood and health insurance cover from your income without claiming 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 substitute
  • Existing residence permit
  • Current biometric photo
  • Hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution to carry out the research project.
  • Tenancy agreement
  • Proof of livelihood (including 3 proofs of income for the last 3 months)
  • Proof of your health insurance

What are the fees?

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

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

Fee: 93,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
for 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 your valid residence permit for mobile researchers expires
  • Deadline for appeal: 1 month

Processing duration

about 6 to 8 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

Professionally released on

30.03.2023

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

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