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Residence permit for employment as a skilled worker with vocational training Apply for extension

Service Description

The residence permit for qualified employment for skilled workers with vocational training is a temporary residence title. You can apply for the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of qualified employment if your employment is to be continued beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.

Apply for the extension of your residence permit at the foreigners authority 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 qualified employment for skilled workers with vocational training, the same requirements apply as for the granting. In particular, you should be able to present a concrete job offer or an employment contract and pursue employment that is professionally related to your qualification.

If you were required to attend an integration course when your residence permit was first issued, this will be taken into account when your residence permit is extended. If you have not yet taken part in an integration course, the Foreigners' Registration Office may reject your application for an extension of your residence permit. If you have not yet completed the integration course, your residence permit will generally only be extended for one year at a time until you successfully complete the course or provide proof that you have been integrated into social life in some other way.

In the case of an extension, your residence permit will be limited again. The residence permit for qualified employment for skilled workers with vocational training is extended for the duration of the employment contract.

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 and form of payment vary 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 have a recognized and valid passport or passport replacement as well as the valid residence permit for qualified employment for skilled workers with vocational training according to § 18a AufenthG.
  • The period of validity of your residence permit will expire in the near future.
  • 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 claiming public benefits.
  • You have a concrete job offer or an employment contract with the same or another employer.
  • You are engaged in employment that is professionally related to your qualifications.
  • If required, you have a professional practice permit.
  • The Federal Employment Agency has approved your taking up employment (approval is usually obtained from the Foreigners' Registration Office) For approval, your working conditions (in particular salary) must be comparable to those of a German employee in the same position, among other things.

Which documents are required?

  • Passport or passport replacement
  • Existing residence permit
  • Proof of livelihood:
  • Copy or original of employment contract (to be submitted only in case of changes)
  • Proof of income for the last 3 months
  • In case of change of employer: concrete job offer (please use the nationwide standardized form Declaration of Employment Relationship)
  • Current biometric photo
  • Current certificate of registration
  • Rental contract
  • Proof of health insurance
  • If you are required to take part in an integration course: certificate of successful participation in the integration course or other proof of your integration efforts

What are the fees?

Under certain circumstances, a fee reduction or fee waiver may be considered.

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 the expiry of your still valid residence permit for the purpose of qualified employment for skilled workers with vocational training.
  • Action period: 1 month

Processing duration

about six to eight weeks

Legal basis

Applications / forms

An appeal against the decision of the Foreigners' Registration Office may be filed with the court specified in the decision.

Appeal

  • Forms: Declaration of employment relationship (standardized nationwide); further forms specific to the authorities can be obtained from your foreigners authority; these may also be 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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