Aufenthaltserlaubnis Verlängerung zur Arbeitsplatzsuche nach Forschungstätigkeit beantragen

As a researcher, you have a legal right to be issued a work permit to look for a job for a maximum of 9 months directly following your research activity.

As a researcher, you have a legal right to be granted a residence permit for the purpose of seeking employment. The residence permit will be issued to you for a maximum of 9 months directly following your research activity. If this maximum period was not utilized when the permit was first issued, the residence permit can be extended accordingly. The aim of the search can also be a self-employed activity. However, if you do not find a job during these 9 months, an extension is excluded and you are obliged to leave the Federal territory. This residence permit allows unrestricted gainful employment.

• Valid national passport or passport replacement
• Proof of secure livelihood (e.g. employment contract and salary statement, bank statements, submission of a 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 studies
• 1 current biometric photo
• Tenancy agreement
• In individual cases, the Aliens' Registration Office may request further documents.

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport replacement as well as a valid residence permit for the purpose of seeking employment after a research activity.
• The maximum period of 9 months has not yet been exhausted.
• 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.
• Your identity has been clarified.
• You possess a valid passport or passport replacement.

Under certain circumstances, a fee reduction or fee waiver may 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). For the issuance of the electronic residence title (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. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the eAT card will be taken.
• If your application is granted, the Aliens' Registration Office will arrange for the production of the eAT card.
• After about six to eight weeks you can obtain the eAT card from 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.
• The residence permit is limited to 9 months including any extension.
• Period of 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 gainful employment Extension for job search after research activity.
• An extension is excluded if the maximum period of 9 months has already been exhausted.
• An extension is excluded if this was already ruled out by the Foreigners' Registration Office when the permit was issued or the last extension was issued.
• The residence permit entitles to gainful employment
• Depending on the foreigners authority and the request, the application can be made via the Internet or 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 immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

• Forms can be obtained from your Aliens' Registration Office, and may also be available online.
• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes