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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

Landratsamt Saale-Holzland-Kreis - Amt für Ausländerangelegenheiten

Address
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 15a
07607 Eisenberg

Postal address
Post office box 1310
07607 Eisenberg
Telephone
036691 115
Fax
036691 70-745
E-Mail
Contact us
WWW
https://www.saaleholzlandkreis.de/
Opening times

Monday 08:30 - 12:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 12:00, 13:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 12:00 (by appointment only)
Thursday 08:30 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
Friday 08:30 - 12:00

Please note
Appointments can also be made outside the above office hours if required.

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