Aufenthaltserlaubnis verlängern zur Fortsetzung eines im EU-Ausland begonnenen Studium

You can have your residence permit extended before the end of your period of validity in order to continue your studies started in another EU country if you meet certain requirements for this purpose.

The residence permit for the continuation of studies started in another EU country is a temporary residence permit. The residence permit is extended for the duration of the mandatory period of study or the exchange programme that is carried out in Germany.

The same conditions apply to the extension of your residence permit as to the issue. In particular, your livelihood should be secured for the duration of your studies in Germany.

As a rule, the residence permit cannot be renewed if this has already been ruled out when the residence permit was issued or the last extension.

• Passport or passport replacement
• Current biometric photo
• Existing residence permit
• Proof of living expenses (e.B blocked account with a German bank, scholarship certificate or declaration of commitment)
• Proof of studies in Germany
• Proof of your health insurance
• lease

• You have a recognised and valid passport or passport replacement as well as the valid residence permit for the continuation of studies started in another EU country in accordance with § 16b paragraph 7 of the Residence Act.
• The period of validity of your residence permit will expire in the near future.
• There is no interest in expulsion against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or affect the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• Your livelihood is secure.
• You can prove a place at university.

• Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of studying for persons entitled to international protection

• 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 reduction in fees or exemption from fees may be considered.

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

• Depending on the immigration office and concerns, an application via the Internet may be possible. Find out whether your immigration office offers the electronic application for the residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, arrange a preliminary appointment with the immigration office.
• During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your proofs checked (please bring them with you to the appointment). For the issuance of the electronic residence title (eAT), your fingerprints will be taken.
• In the event of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receipt of your online application in order to arrange an appointment at the Immigration Office. During the appointment, your proofs will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the eAT card.
• If your application is complied with, the Immigration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up an eAT card at the Immigration Office.
• There are fees for the extension of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary 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
• Opposition period: 1 month

• You can also get free advice on the topics of entry, residence and work from the "Hotline Working and Living in Germany" from the Federal Government's portal for skilled workers from abroad.
  Phone: 030 1815-1111
  Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Portal of the Federal Government for skilled workers from abroad
  https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/ueber-das-portal/kontakt/hotline/

• Residence permit for the purpose of training Extension for the continuation of studies started in another EU country
• Residence permit for the continuation of studies started in another EU country will be extended if its period of validity expires in the near future and the mandatory period of study in Germany is to be continued beyond its period of validity.
• The extension must be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry of the time limit.
• An extension of the residence permit for the continuation of studies started in another EU country is only possible if the requirements that were met when it was first issued continue to be met.
• In the event of renewal, the residence permit will again be limited in time.
• An extension is excluded, the extension has already been excluded by the immigration office at the time of the grant or the last extension.
• Depending on the immigration office and concerns, the application via the Internet or only in person is possible.
• There are fees for the extension. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority
• Responsible: the immigration 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: you will receive authority-specific forms from your immigration office, if necessary they will also be offered online.
• Online procedures occasionally possible