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Residence permit for self-employment Application for extension

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 requirements that were demanded when it was first issued continue to be 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 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 checked (bring them with you to the appointment). For the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card) your fingerprints will be taken.

In the case of an electronic application, the Aliens' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the Aliens' Registration Office, if necessary. During the appointment, your supporting 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 Aliens' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.

After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Aliens' Registration Office.

Who should I contact?

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

Please contact your local immigration office.

Competent authority

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

Requirements

The residence permit can only be extended for you 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 by a loan commitment.
  • If you have already reached the age of 45, an appropriate retirement provision is also required.

Furthermore, the general granting requirements for a residence permit must be fulfilled. 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 replacement
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Rental contract
  • Current profit calculation by the tax advisor
  • Certificate in tax matters from the competent tax office
  • 1 recent biometric photo
  • Please ask at the immigration office responsible for you whether further documents need to be submitted.

What are the fees?

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

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?

  • The extension should be applied for at least eight weeks before your valid residence permit expires.
  • In case of extension your residence permit will be limited again. Maximum period of extension is 3 years.
  • Period of action: 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 can be obtained from your Aliens' Registration Office, and 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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