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Applying for a residence permit extension for the purpose of research
Service Description
The residence permit for the purpose of research is a temporary residence permit. You can apply for an extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research if your work at a German research institution is to be continued beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.
Apply for the 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 requirements apply to the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research as for the granting of a residence permit. In particular, you should be able to present a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution.
If you were obliged to take part in 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 immigration authority may reject your application to extend 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 society and social life in another way.
If your residence permit is extended, it will be limited in time again. The residence permit for the purpose of research will be 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 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 for an interview 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 your 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 research in accordance with Section 18d (1) AufenthG.
- 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.
- You can cover your living expenses and health insurance cover from your income without claiming public benefits.
- You have a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract to carry out a research project at a research institution.
- If you are required to attend an integration course by the Aliens' Registration Office: You can provide proof of successful participation in the integration course or provide proof that you have been integrated into society and social life in another way.
Which documents are required?
- Valid passport or passport substitute
- Existing residence permit
- Current biometric photo
- Hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution for the implementation of the research project
- Tenancy agreement
- Proof of living expenses (including 3 proofs of income for the last 3 months)
- Proof of your health insurance
- If you are obliged to attend an integration course: certificate of successful participation in the integration course or other proof of integration efforts
What are the fees?
Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be possible.
Fee: 96,00 EURPayment in advance: nofor a further stay of up to three months
Fee: 93,00 EURPayment in advance: nofor a further stay of more than three months
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
- Extension of the residence permit: at the latest eight weeks before your valid residence permit for the purpose of research expires
- 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
- You can obtain 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
30.03.2023
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.
