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Apply for a residence permit to look for a job after completing a research activity
Service Description
As a researcher, you have a legal right to be granted a residence permit for the purpose of seeking employment. The residence permit will be issued to you for a maximum of 9 months directly following your previous research activity. This will enable you to find a job appropriate to your qualifications. The aim of the search can also be self-employment. This residence permit allows you to work without restrictions.
Process flow
The procedure is as follows:
- 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 electronic residence permit (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 the eAT card at the Aliens' Registration Office.
- The eAT card must always be collected in person.
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 are in possession of a recognized and valid passport or passport replacement and - if this was required for entry into Germany - an appropriate visa.
- There is no interest in deportation against you.
- Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- You have carried out a research activity in Germany, completed it and held a valid residence permit for the purpose of research (§ 18d or § 18f AufenthG).
- The object of your job search is employment as a specialist.
- As far as necessary, you have a professional practice permit or a promise to grant it.
- You are able to secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your own resources without recourse to public benefits.
Which documents are required?
- Valid passport or passport replacement
- Current biometric photo
- Visa, if required
- Proof of livelihood (e.g. letter of commitment, blocked account at a bank, proof of parents' income or similar)
- Rental contract
- Proof of health insurance
In individual cases, the Aliens Department may request further documents.
What are the fees?
Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100.00
Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be considered.
Notes:
- For the issuance of the residence permit in the form of the electronic residence title, which can also be used as an electronic proof of identity, additional fees may apply.
- The time and the form of the fee collection as well as the payment vary depending on the authority.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
- The residence permit should be applied for at least eight weeks before your visa or current residence permit expires
- The residence permit is issued for a maximum of nine months.
- Time limit for action: one 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
- Online procedure possible in isolated cases
- Written form required
- Personal appearance required
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
20.01.2023
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
Competent Authority
Landeshauptstadt Erfurt, Stadtverwaltung - Ausländerangelegenheiten
Address
99096 Erfurt
Postal address
Telephone
0361 655-4400Remark: Immigration office
Telephone
0361 655-4410Remark: Foreigners' Registration Office Team 1
Telephone
0361 655-4420Remark: Foreigners' Registration Office Team 2
Telephone
0361 655-4430Remark: Foreigners' Registration Office Team 3
Fax
0361 655-6603By appointment only