Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Fortsetzung eines im EU-Ausland begonnenen Studiums: Verlängerung beantragen

You can extend your residence permit to continue a course of study you started in another EU country before it expires if you meet certain requirements.

The residence permit to continue a course of study started in another EU country is a temporary residence permit. The residence permit is extended for the duration of the compulsory study period or the exchange program that is being carried out in Germany.

The same conditions apply for the extension of your residence permit as for the issue. In particular, your livelihood must be secured for the duration of your studies in Germany.

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

• Passport or passport replacement
• current biometric photo
• existing residence permit
• Proof of livelihood (e.g. blocked account at a German bank, scholarship certificate or declaration of commitment)
• Proof of studies in Germany
• Proof of your health insurance
• rental agreement

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute as well as a valid residence permit to continue a course of study started in another EU country in accordance with Section 16b (7) of the Residence Act.
• 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.
• Your livelihood is secure.
• You can provide proof of a place at university.

• Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of studying for beneficiaries of international protection

• for a further stay of up to three months: EUR 96.00
• for a further stay of more than three months: EUR 93.00

• Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be possible.

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 checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to issue the electronic residence permit (eAT).
• In the case of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment 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.

about six to eight weeks

• Extension of the residence permit: no later than eight weeks before your valid residence permit expires
• Objection period: 1 month

You can also obtain free advice on the topics of entry, residence and employment from the "Working and Living in Germany Hotline" of the Federal Government's portal for skilled workers from abroad.

Telephone: +49 30 1815-1111
Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00

• Residence permit for the purpose of education; extension to continue studies started in another EU country
• A residence permit for the continuation of studies begun in another EU country will be extended if its period of validity is due to expire in the near future and the compulsory study period in Germany is to be continued beyond its period of validity.
• The extension must be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry date.
• An extension of the residence permit to continue a course of study started in another EU country is only possible if the requirements that were met when the permit was first issued are still met.
• When the residence permit is extended, it is again limited in time.
• An extension is not possible if the extension was already ruled out by the immigration authority when the permit was issued or when it was last extended.
• Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, you can apply online or in person.
• Fees are charged for the extension. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

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

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

• Forms: You can obtain authority-specific forms from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.
• Online procedure occasionally possible