Verlängerung der Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck der Forschung beantragen

You can extend your residence permit for the purpose of research before it expires if you wish to continue your work as a researcher in Germany.

The residence permit for the purpose of research is a temporary residence permit. You can apply for an extension of your residence permit for the purpose of research if you want to continue your work at a German research institution beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.

Apply for the extension of your residence permit at least eight weeks before the expiry of the time limit at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence.

The same conditions apply to the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research as to the grant. In particular, you should be able to submit a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution.

If you were obliged to attend an integration course when you first issued your residence permit, this will be taken into account when your residence permit is extended. If you have not yet taken part in an integration course, the Foreigners' Registration Office may reject your application for an extension of your residence permit. If you have not yet completed the integration course, the residence permit will only be extended by one year until you successfully complete it or provide proof that your integration into social life has taken place elsewhere.

In the event of an extension, your residence permit will be limited again. The residence permit for the purpose of research is extended for the duration of the research project.

As a rule, the residence permit cannot be extended if this was already excluded when the residence permit was issued or last extended.

• 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
• Lease
• Proof of subsistence (incl. 3 proof of income from the last 3 months)
• Proof of your health insurance
• In case of obligation to participate in the integration course: certificate of successful participation in the integration course or other proof of integration efforts

• You have a recognised and valid passport or passport substitute as well as a valid residence permit for the purpose of research in accordance with § 18d paragraph 1 AufenthG.
• The validity period of your residence permit will expire in the near future.
• There is no interest in expulsion against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your income without using public benefits.
• You have a hosting agreement or equivalent contract to carry out a research project at a research institution.
• In the case of the obligation to participate in the integration course by the immigration authority: You can prove successful participation in the integration course or provide proof that your integration into social life has taken place elsewhere.

Extension of residence permit for research purposes

• 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 exemption may be considered.

The extension of your residence permit must be applied for at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence.

• Depending on the immigration authority and concerns, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your immigration authority offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office.
• During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the electronic residence permit (eAT).
• In the event of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you upon receipt of your online application in order to arrange an appointment for an interview at the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your proof will be checked (please bring it with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the eAT card.
• If your application is granted, the Foreigners' 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 Foreigners' Registration Office.

Fees apply for the extension of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment varies depending on the authority

about six to eight weeks

• Extension of the residence permit: at the latest eight weeks before the expiry of your still valid residence permit for the purpose of research
• Opposition period: 1 month

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment Extension for the purpose of research
• Residence permits for the purpose of research may be extended if their validity expires in the near future and the activity at the research institution is to be continued.
• The extension must be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of the time limit.
• An extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research is only possible if the conditions that were met when it was first issued are still met.
• In the course of the extension, the residence permit will be limited again.
• Insofar as the obligation to attend an integration course was pronounced when the residence permit was issued, it must be proven that the obligation has been complied with. If the integration course has not yet been completed, the Foreigners' Registration Office may refuse the extension or extend the residence permit only for one year until the course has been successfully completed or proof has been provided that the integration into social life has taken place elsewhere.
• An extension is excluded if this has already been excluded by the Foreigners' Registration Office at the time of granting or the last extension.
• Depending on the immigration authority and concerns, the application is possible via the Internet or only in person.
• Renewal fees apply. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority
• Responsible: Responsible: the immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence:

The foreigners' authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

• Forms can be obtained from your Foreigners' Registration Office, which may also be offered online.

- Online procedures possible in some cases

- Written form required: yes

- Personal appearance required: yes