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Apply for extension of residence permit due to school-based vocational training
Service Description
The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training is a temporary residence permit. You can apply to extend your residence permit if you wish to continue your vocational training beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.
Apply for an extension of your residence permit at least eight weeks before the expiry date at the immigration office responsible for your place of residence.
The same conditions apply for the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training as for the granting of a residence permit.
If your residence permit is extended, it will be limited in time again. The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training will be extended for the duration of the training.
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 card).
- 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 the eAT card from the Foreigners' Registration 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 and a valid residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training in accordance with Section 16a (2) 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 secured for the duration of your vocational training.
- You have a training place in Germany that leads to a state-recognized vocational qualification in accordance with federal or state regulations.
Which documents are required?
- Passport or passport substitute
- Existing residence permit
- Proof of livelihood (e.g. blocked account at a German bank or declaration of commitment)
- Proof of apprenticeship
- Current biometric photo
- Tenancy agreement
- Proof of your health insurance
What are the fees?
- Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training:
- 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: no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your valid residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training
- Deadline for appeal: 1 month
Processing duration
about six to eight 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
- 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
20.01.2023
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
Competent Authority
Landratsamt Saale-Holzland-Kreis - Ausländerbehörde
Address
07607 Eisenberg
Postal address
07602 Eisenberg
Opening times
Monday 08:30 - 12:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 12:00, 13:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 12:00
Thursday 08:30 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
Friday 08:30 - 12:00
Notice:
A personal visit is only possible by prior appointment.
For this purpose, please use non-contact methods (telephone, mail, fax, e-mail, motor vehicle online service) to communicate with our office.
