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You can have your residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training extended before its period of validity expires if you want to continue your school-based vocational training in Germany.

The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training is a temporary residence title. You can apply for the extension of the residence permit if your vocational training is to be continued beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.

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

The same requirements apply to the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training as to the granting.

In the case of an extension, your residence permit will be limited again. The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training is extended for the duration of the training.

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
• Existing residence permit
• Proof of livelihood (e.g. blocked account at a German bank or declaration of commitment)
• Proof of apprenticeship
• Current biometric photo
• Rental contract
• Proof of health insurance

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute as well as the valid residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training in accordance with Section 16a (2) of the Residence Act.
• The period of validity of your residence permit will expire in the near future.
• There is no interest in deportation against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• Your livelihood is secured for the duration of your vocational training.
• You have a training place in Germany that leads to a state-recognized vocational qualification in accordance with federal or state regulations.

• Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training:
  • 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 fee exemption can be considered

The extension of your residence permit must be applied for at the aliens' registration office responsible for your place of residence.

• 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, arrange an appointment with the Aliens' Registration Office.
• During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be reviewed (please bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• 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. During the appointment, your supporting documents will be checked (please bring them to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the 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 pick up the eAT card at the Aliens' Registration Office.

There are fees for the extension of the residence permit. The timing as well as the 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 school-based vocational training.
• Action period: 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 Extension for the purpose of school-based vocational training
• Residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training can be extended if its period of validity expires in the near future and the school-based vocational training 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 school-based vocational training is only possible if the prerequisites that existed when the permit was first issued continue to be met.
• In the case of an extension, the residence permit is again limited in time.
• An extension is excluded if this was already excluded by the foreigners authority when the permit was issued or the last extension.
• Depending on the foreigners authority and the request, the application is possible via the Internet or only in person.
• There are fees for the extension. The time as well as the form of payment varies 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 offered online.
• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes