Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Fortsetzung eines im EU-Ausland begonnenen Studiums beantragen

§ Section 16b (7) Residence Act

As a person entitled to international protection, you can apply for a residence permit to continue a course of study that you have begun in another EU country if you meet certain requirements.

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.

- 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

• 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.

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.

about six to eight weeks

Time limit for action: 1 month

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

- Residence permit for the purpose of education, issued for the continuation of studies begun in another EU country.
- Foreigners who have been studying in another EU member state for at least two years and are recognized there as being entitled to international protection may be granted a residence permit to continue their studies in Germany.
- The residence permit is issued for the duration of the part of the studies that is carried out in Germany.
- The residence permit entitles the holder to pursue employment for up to 120 days or 240 half days per year, as well as to pursue student-related secondary employment.
- Depending on the foreigners authority and the request, the application can be made via the Internet or by means of a personal visit.
- A fee is charged for the issuance of the residence permit. The time and the form of payment vary depending on the authority.
- The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence is responsible.

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 forms from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.
• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes