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Residence permit for the purpose of research Apply for extension
Service Description
The residence permit for the purpose of research is a temporary residence title. You can apply for an extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research if you want to continue your work at a German 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.
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 attended 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 the purpose of research is extended for the duration of the research project.
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 the purpose of research according to § 18d paragraph 1 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 recourse to public benefits.
- You have an admission agreement or corresponding contract to carry out a research project at a research institution.
- In the case of an obligation to participate in an integration course by the Aliens' Registration Office: You can provide proof of successful participation in the integration course or proof that your integration into social and societal life has taken place in another way.
Which documents are required?
- Valid passport or passport replacement
- Existing residence permit
- Current biometric photo
- Hosting agreement or a corresponding 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
- 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 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 the purpose of research.
- Action deadline: 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
- 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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