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Residence permit to carry out a qualification measure Apply for extension
Service Description
The residence permit to carry out a qualification measure is a temporary residence title. You can apply for the extension of the residence permit if the qualification measure(s) has/have not yet compensated for the identified deficits of foreign qualification, e.g. because you have to repeat an examination or the examinations are preceded by long waiting periods.
For the extension of the residence permit to carry out a qualification measure, the same requirements apply as for the granting. In particular, your livelihood should be secured for the entire duration of the qualification measure(s).
In case of extension, your residence permit will be limited again. The residence permit for carrying out a qualification measure can be extended by six months. The total duration of stay for the purpose of carrying out the qualification measures may not exceed the duration of two years.
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
You must apply for the extension of your residence permit 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, arrange 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 with you to the appointment). For the issuance of the electronic residence permit (eAT) 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. 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 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.
- There are fees for the extension of the residence permit. The timing 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 as well as the valid residence permit to carry out a qualification measure for the purpose of recognition of your foreign professional qualification in accordance with Section 16d (1) of the Residence Act.
- 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.
- The qualification measure is still suitable at the time of the extension of the residence permit to enable the recognition of the professional qualification or the access to the profession.
- Your livelihood is secured.
Which documents are required?
- Passport or passport replacement
- Current biometric photo
- Existing residence permit
- Proof of livelihood (e.g. blocked account at a bank)
- Proof of your health insurance
- Rental contract
- Proof of qualification measures, if necessary further education plan
What are the fees?
- Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of carrying out a qualification measure for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications:
For a further stay of up to three months: EUR 96
for a further stay of more than three months: EUR 93 - Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be considered.
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.
- Action deadline: 1 month
Processing duration
Processing Time: 6 - 8 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: you can obtain authority-specific forms 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 (TMMJV)
Professionally released on
12.12.2022
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
