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Residence permit application for extension in case of pronounced practical professional knowledge

Service Description

The residence permit for the pursuit of employment with distinctive practical vocational knowledge was issued for a limited period of time. You can apply for the extension of the residence permit if your employment 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.

The same requirements apply for the extension as for the issuance. In particular, you should continue to work in the IT industry and be able to demonstrate a certain salary.

When your residence permit was first issued, the Federal Employment Agency gave its approval. If the validity of the consent has expired, it must be granted again for the extension of your residence permit.

Under certain circumstances, you were required to attend an integration course when your residence permit was first issued. If this is the case, this must be taken into account when extending your residence permit. 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 duration of the time limit depends on the duration of your employment contract or the period of validity of the approval of the Federal Employment Agency.

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. The procedure is as follows:

  • Depending on the foreigners authority and your concerns, 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 renewal of the 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 application to schedule an appointment at the Aliens' Registration Office. During the appointment, your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the renewal 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.
  • There are fees for the extension of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary 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 a valid residence permit for employment with distinct professional practical knowledge.
  • The period of validity of your residence permit will expire in the near future.
  • There is no deportation interest against you.
  • Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • You have a new employment contract or a new binding job offer with the same or another employer in the IT sector.
  • Your salary will continue to reach at least 60% of the contribution assessment ceiling in the pension insurance. In 2023, 60% corresponds to a gross minimum salary of 4,380 euros per month or 52,560 euros per year (limit applies to the whole of Germany) The amount of the minimum salary is published each year by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Home Affairs in the Federal Gazette by December 31 of the previous year (see further information).
  • You can continue to secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage independently without drawing on public benefits.
  • The approval of the Federal Employment Agency for taking up work has been obtained or renewed (approval is usually obtained from the Foreigners' Registration Office). For the approval, among other things, your working conditions (especially salary) must be comparable to those of a German employee in the same position.

Which documents are required?

  • Valid passport or passport replacement
  • Current residence permit
  • Original of your employment contract or a binding job offer with salary information (please use the federal form for this purpose) Declaration of employment)
  • Current biometric photo
  • Current certificate of registration
  • Proof of your health insurance
  • Rental agreement

What are the fees?

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

Fee: 96,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
for a further stay of up to three months

Fee: 93,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
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, the new residence permit will be issued again for a limited period of time. The validity depends on the period of validity of your employment contract and the approval of the Federal Employment Agency.
  • Action period: 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: Declaration of employment relationship (standardized nationwide); further forms specific to the authorities can be obtained from your foreigners authority; where applicable, these are also offered online.
  • Online procedure possible in some cases
  • 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

03.04.2023

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

No competent authority found