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Extend residence permit for research for beneficiaries of international protection
Service Description
The residence permit for the purpose of research for beneficiaries of international protection is a temporary residence title. You can apply for the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research if your activity at a research institution is to be continued 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.
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 taken part in 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 with you 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 time as well as the form of payment varies 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 substitute as well as the valid residence permit for the purpose of research for persons entitled to international protection in accordance with Section 18d (6) of the Residence Act.
- There is no interest in deportation against you.
- Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- You are working at a research institution.
- You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your income without claiming public benefits.
- In the case of an obligation to participate in an integration course by the Foreigners' Registration Office: You can prove successful participation in the integration course or provide evidence that your integration into social and societal life has taken place elsewhere
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?
Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research 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 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 for the purpose of research.
- Action deadline: 1 month
Processing duration
about 6 to 8 weeks
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
Professionally released on
13.01.2023
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
