Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck der Studienbewerbung: Verlängerung beantragen

If you have a residence permit for the purpose of finding a place to study and the total period of validity of nine months has not yet been reached, you can apply for an extension of your residence permit.

If you have a residence permit for the purpose of finding a place to study and the total period of validity of nine months has not yet been reached, you can apply for an extension of your residence permit.

In principle, the extension of your residence permit requires the submission of the same documents as for the initial issue:

• Recognized and valid identity document (e.g. passport or passport substitute)
• Current biometric photo in passport format (45 x 35 mm)
• Proof of means of subsistence (e.g. from own assets, payment of a security deposit into a blocked account, bank guarantee, declaration of commitment, scholarship, proof of parents' income or similar)
• Proof of health insurance cover (e.g. confirmation of health insurance cover or insurance policy)
• Proof of previous application activities (it should be clear that the application can be completed within a reasonable period of time)
• For minors: Consent of all persons with custody rights to the planned stay (declaration of consent); if the parents with custody rights cannot submit the application jointly for their child, a written power of attorney from the absent parent is required; if only one parent has custody rights, the signature of this parent is sufficient

The documents and information must always be submitted in German. In individual cases, the Immigration Office may require less or further proof.

You may have to submit proof of your higher education entrance qualification to the immigration authority again.

In principle, the same requirements must be met for the extension of the residence permit as for the initial issue of the residence permit. This means

• You wish to continue your search for a place at university.
• Your application can probably be completed within a reasonable period of time.
• You are entitled to attend a German university or a preparatory college on the basis of your school-leaving certificate.
• You can cover your living expenses and health insurance for the entire duration of your application from your own resources without claiming public benefits.
• There are no grounds for deportation against you.
• Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.

• 96.00 euros for a further stay of up to three months for adult applicants
• 48.00 euros for a further stay of up to three months for underage applicants
• 93.00 Euro for a further stay of more than three months for adult applicants
• 46.50 euros for a further stay of more than three months for underage applicants

Remark:

Additional fees may apply for the issue of a new residence permit in the form of an electronic residence permit (eAT card), which can also be used as electronic proof of identity.

The time and form in which fees are charged and paid vary depending on the authority.

In certain cases, fee reductions or exemptions may apply (e.g. for persons entitled to asylum or recognized refugees). Lower fees may apply for Turkish nationals.

• Find out whether your immigration office allows you to apply online or has a special application form.
• If you have not yet reached the age of 18, you may not submit the application yourself, but need a representative (as a rule, the application is submitted by the custodial parent).
• If the application can only be made in person, make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration Office. If you apply online, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your application to arrange an appointment.
• If you have not yet reached the age of 18, you must be accompanied by at least one representative at the personal appointment. If the parent with custody is unable to attend in person, a written power of attorney must be provided for the application.
• Your identity and documents will be checked during the appointment (please bring your documents to the appointment, in the original if possible).
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken to produce the residence permit in the form of a new electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• The Foreigners' Registration Office will commission the Bundesdruckerei to produce the eAT card. After completion, you will receive information and can collect the eAT card from the responsible office. The eAT card must always be collected in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a notice of rejection.

Duration (for span): approx. 6 weeks to 8 weeks

Note for further information on the processing time:

The processing time may vary depending on the workload of the immigration office.

The production of the electronic residence permit by the Bundesdruckerei takes about 4 to 6 weeks.

Application deadline

6 weeks to 8 weeks

Note (for further information on the deadline):

The extension of the residence permit must be applied for before the validity of the current residence permit expires. The application should be received by the Aliens' Registration Office at least six to eight weeks before the residence permit expires.

Period of validity

The residence permit is a temporary residence title and can only be extended for a maximum period of nine months. An extension must be applied for at the Foreigners' Registration Office in good time before the expiry date.

• The procedure at the Foreigners' Registration Office is usually conducted in German.
• All information provided to the Foreigners' Registration Office should be correct and complete to the best of your knowledge and belief so that your application can be processed without major delays.
• Incorrect or incomplete information can slow down the procedure and be detrimental to the person concerned. In serious cases, incorrect or incomplete information that is not completed or corrected in good time vis-à-vis the immigration authority can result in the revocation of previously granted residence rights, a fine, a prison sentence of up to three years or expulsion from the federal territory.
• Due to the complexity of residence law, this description is for information purposes only and is not legally binding.

• Appeal against the decision of the immigration authority within one month of notification
• Legal action before the court named in the objection notice if the objection is not upheld

• Residence permit for the purpose of education Extension for university application
• Foreign nationals can be granted a residence permit for the purpose of applying for a place at university if they wish to study in Germany but have not yet been admitted to a German university.
• The residence permit is issued for a maximum of nine months. An extension is only possible if this maximum duration has not yet been exceeded.
• The same requirements must be met for the extension of the residence permit as for the initial issue of the residence permit.
• The residence permit can be issued if the applicant has the school and language requirements to take up a course of study or if these are to be acquired in Germany (within the period of validity of the residence permit).
• Living expenses (including health insurance) must be covered by the applicant's own means for the duration of their stay. The means of subsistence can also be provided by third parties.
• If necessary, previous application activities should be documented.
• An extension is excluded if the study application cannot be completed within a reasonable period of time or if the extension was already excluded by the foreigners authority when the permit was granted or the last extension was granted.
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence is responsible for processing the application.

Forms available: No

Written form required: No

Informal application possible: Yes

Personal appearance necessary: Yes