Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur selbständigen Tätigkeit Verlängerung beantragen

If you have received a temporary residence permit for the purpose of self-employment, this can be extended under certain conditions.

You are in possession of a residence permit that has been issued to you for a limited period for the purpose of self-employment. You can apply for an extension of the residence permit if the requirements that were demanded when it was first issued continue to be met. An extension of the residence permit is only possible if the maximum period of 3 years has not yet been exhausted.

• Valid national passport or passport replacement
• Proof of health insurance
• Rental contract
• Current profit calculation by the tax advisor
• Certificate in tax matters from the competent tax office
• 1 recent biometric photo
• Please ask at the immigration office responsible for you whether further documents need to be submitted.

The residence permit can only be extended for you if

• there is an economic interest or a regional need for the activity and
• the activity is expected to have a positive impact on the economy and
• the financing of the implementation is secured by equity capital or by a loan commitment.
• If you have already reached the age of 45, an appropriate retirement provision is also required.

Furthermore, the general granting requirements for a residence permit must be fulfilled. These are in particular:

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

Under certain circumstances, a fee reduction or fee waiver may be considered.

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 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.

about six to eight weeks

• The extension should be applied for at least eight weeks before your valid residence permit expires.
• In case of extension your residence permit will be limited again. Maximum period of extension is 3 years.
• 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 the purpose of self-employment
• The residence permit is issued for a limited period of time.
• Either an economic interest or a regional need must exist for the issuance.
• The activity must be expected to have a positive impact on the economy.
• Financing must be secured by equity capital or credit commitment.
• Foreigners older than 45 years should only be granted a residence permit if they have adequate retirement provisions.
• Depending on the foreigners authority and the request, an application can be made via the Internet or in person.
• A fee is charged for the extension of the residence permit. The timing 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