Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche nach Abschluss einer Forschungstätigkeit beantragen

If you are looking for a job or self-employment that matches your qualifications directly after your research work, you will be granted a residence permit for a maximum of 9 months.

As a researcher, you have a legal entitlement to a residence permit to look for a job. The residence permit will be issued for a maximum of 9 months directly following your previous research activity. This enables you to find a job that is appropriate to your qualifications. The aim of the search can also be self-employment. This residence permit allows you to work without restriction.

• Valid national passport
• Proof of secure means of subsistence (e.g. employment contract and payslips, bank statements, declaration of commitment by a third party)
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of qualification (degree certificate, diploma or certificate from your university confirming successful completion of a course of study)
• 1 current biometric photo
• Please contact your local immigration office to find out whether you need to submit any further documents.

You have carried out and completed research in Germany and have a valid residence permit for the purpose of research (§ 18d or § 18e AufenthG). Further general requirements for obtaining a residence permit are

• a secure livelihood,
• a clarified identity,
• possession of a valid national passport.

Fee: EUR 98.00

You can only apply for a residence permit in person at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence.

• You must submit the required documents in the original and pay the application fee.
• The Foreigners' Registration Office will check whether the requirements for issuing the permit have been met.
• If all requirements are met, the immigration authority will take your biometric data (photo, fingerprints) and order the electronic residence permit (eAT) from Bundesdruckerei GmbH.
• As soon as the eAT is ready, it will be issued to you by the Foreigners' Registration Office.

The processing time may vary in the local immigration authorities (about 5 to 6 weeks).

• Application before the current residence permit expires
• It is recommended that you apply 4 to 6 weeks before your current residence permit expires.

• Objection
• You can find detailed information on this in the decision rejecting your application.
• Administrative court action

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment
• Issuance for job search after research activity
• Residence permit for the purpose of seeking employment or taking up self-employment (gainful employment) which corresponds to the foreigner's qualifications
• Legal entitlement if directly following previous research activity
• valid for a maximum of 9 months
• entitles the holder to unrestricted gainful employment
• Responsible: local foreigners authority

the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence

• Forms: none
• Online procedure possible: no
• Written form required: no
• Personal appearance required: yes