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Residence permit to continue a course of study started in another EU country - applying for an extension
Service Description
The residence permit to continue a course of study started in another EU country is a temporary residence permit. The residence permit is extended for the duration of the compulsory study period or the exchange program that is being carried out in Germany.
The same conditions apply for the extension of your residence permit as for the issue. In particular, your livelihood must be secured for the duration of your studies in Germany.
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).
- In the case of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment 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 immigration office.
- Fees are charged for the extension of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary 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 a valid residence permit to continue a course of study started in another EU country in accordance with Section 16b (7) of the Residence Act.
- Your residence permit will expire in the near future.
- There is no interest in deporting you.
- Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Your livelihood is secure.
- You can provide proof of a place at university.
Which documents are required?
- Passport or passport replacement
- Current biometric photo
- Existing residence permit
- Proof of livelihood (e.g. blocked account at a German bank, scholarship certificate or declaration of commitment)
- Proof of studies in Germany
- Proof of your health insurance
- Tenancy agreement
What are the fees?
- Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of studying for beneficiaries of international protection: 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 possible.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
- Extension of the residence permit: at the latest eight weeks before your valid residence permit expires
- Deadline for appeal: 1 month
Processing duration
Processing Time: 6 - 8 Weeks
Applications / forms
The decision of the immigration authority can be appealed to the court named in the decision.
Appeal
- Forms: You can obtain authority-specific forms from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.
- Online procedure occasionally possible
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
19.12.2022
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
