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Apply for a residence permit to continue studies started in another EU country

Service Description

If you are recognized as a beneficiary of international protection in another EU member state and have been studying there for at least two years, you can obtain a residence permit to continue your studies in Germany.
The residence permit for the continuation of studies begun in another EU country is a temporary residence title. It is issued for the duration of the part of your studies that is carried out in Germany.
With your residence permit for the purpose of your studies, you are generally allowed to pursue employment for up to 120 days or 240 half days per year as well as part-time student jobs.

Process flow

The residence permit must be applied for at the aliens' registration office 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 as well as the 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 possess a recognized and valid passport or passport replacement.
  • 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 been recognized as a person entitled to international protection in another EU member state.
  • You have been studying in another EU member state for at least two years.
  • You have been admitted to a state-recognized university or a recognized educational institution in Germany.
  • You can prove that you are participating in a Union or multilateral program with mobility measures (e.g. Erasmus) or an agreement between two or more universities applies to you.
  • Your livelihood is secured for the duration of your studies.

Which documents are required?

- Valid passport or passport replacement
- Current biometric photo
- Current residence permit
- Proof of livelihood (e.g. scholarship certificate, declaration of commitment, blocked account at a bank)
- Rental contract
- Proof of your health insurance
- Proof of status as a beneficiary of international protection in another EU member state
- Proof of studies in another EU member state and, if applicable, proof of participation in a program with mobility measures (e.g. Erasmus)
- Letter of admission from the receiving educational institution in Germany

What are the fees?

Fee: 100,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
Under certain circumstances, a fee reduction or fee waiver may be considered.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Time limit for action: 1 month

Processing duration

about six to eight weeks

Legal basis

§ Section 16b (7) Residence Act

Applications / forms

An appeal against the decision of the Foreigners' Registration Office may be filed with the court specified in the decision.

Appeal

  • Forms: 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 (TMMJV)

Professionally released on

09.12.2022

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

Competent Authority

Landratsamt Saale-Holzland-Kreis - Ausländerbehörde

Address
Claußstraße 3
07607 Eisenberg

Postal address
Post office box 1310
07602 Eisenberg
Telephone
036691 115
Remark: Service Center
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
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.

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