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Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of research
Service Description
You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of research if you have concluded a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution in Germany to carry out a research project.
With a German residence permit for research purposes, you can also conduct research and teach in another EU state for a limited period of time. Some member states require a separate notification to the respective competent authorities for this purpose. You can find information about the procedure and contact details of the respective National Contact Points in other EU member states on the homepage of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (see "Further information").
The residence permit for the purpose of research is a temporary residence title. It is issued for at least one year, and for at least 2 years in case of participation in a Union or multilateral program with mobility measures. In case of a shorter duration of the research project, it is issued for its duration, but in case of participation in a Union or multilateral program with mobility measures for at least one year.
The residence permit entitles the holder to take up research activities at the research institution designated in the hosting agreement and to take up teaching activities. The changes of the research project during the stay do not lead to the lapse of this authorization.
Process flow
The residence permit must be applied for at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence. 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 approved, the Aliens' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
- After about six to eight weeks, you can collect the eAT card from the Aliens' Registration Office.
- The eAT card must always be collected in person.
Fees are charged for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment varies 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 replacement and, if required, 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 concluded a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution to carry out a research project in Germany.
- A declaration of acceptance of costs by the research institution is available.
In principle, the research institution must undertake in writing to assume costs incurred by public bodies up to six months after termination of the hosting agreement or contract. These include the costs of subsistence during an unauthorized stay in an EU member state and for deportation.
However, a declaration of assumption of costs is not required in certain cases. Please contact your responsible foreigners authority in this regard.
- You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your income without claiming public benefits.
Which documents are required?
- Valid passport or passport replacement
- Visa, if required
- Current biometric photo
- Hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution
- Proof of living expenses (e.g. proof of income)
- Proof of health insurance
- rental contract
What are the fees?
- Issue of residence permit for the purpose of research: EUR 100.
- Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be considered.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
- Application for a residence permit for the purpose of research: at the latest eight weeks before the expiry of your still valid visa or residence permit.
- Action deadline: 1 month
Processing duration
about 6 to 8 weeks.
If you have concluded a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution that is recognized for carrying out the special admission procedure for researchers in the Federal territory, the Foreigners' Registration Office must issue the residence permit within 60 days of submission of the application. The list of recognized research institutions and the information on this can be found under "Further information".
Applications / forms
An appeal against the decision of the Foreigners' Registration Office may be filed with the court specified in the decision.
Appeal
- Forms specific to the Foreigners' Registration Office can be obtained from your Foreigners' Registration Office; these may also be offered 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 (TMMJV)
Professionally released on
12.12.2022
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.
