Verlängerung der Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck der Forschung für international Schutzberechtigte

Under certain conditions, you can extend your existing residence permit for the purpose of research

The residence permit for the purpose of research for beneficiaries of international protection is a temporary residence permit. You can apply for an extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research if you wish to continue working at a research institution beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.

Apply for the extension of your residence permit at least eight weeks before the expiry date at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence.

If you were obliged to take part in an integration course when your residence permit was first issued, this will be taken into account when your residence permit is extended. If you have not yet taken part in an integration course, the foreigners authority may reject your application to extend your residence permit. If you have not yet completed the integration course, the residence permit will generally only be extended for one year at a time until you successfully complete it or provide proof that you have been integrated into society and social life in another way.

If your residence permit is extended, it will be limited in time again. The residence permit for the purpose of research will be extended for the duration of the research project.

As a rule, the residence permit cannot be extended if this was already ruled out when the residence permit was issued or last extended

• Valid passport or passport substitute
• Existing residence permit
• Current biometric photo
• Hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution for the implementation of the research project
• Tenancy agreement
• Proof of living expenses (incl. 3 proofs of income for the last 3 months)
• Proof of your health insurance
• If you are obliged to attend an integration course: certificate of successful participation in the integration course or other proof of integration efforts

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute as well as a valid residence permit for the purpose of research for persons entitled to international protection in accordance with Section 18d (6) of the Residence Act
• There are no grounds for deportation against you.
• Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You are working at a research institution.
• You can cover your living expenses and health insurance cover from your income without claiming public benefits.
• If you are required to attend an integration course by the Aliens Department: You can provide proof of successful participation in the integration course or provide proof that you have been integrated into society and social life in another way

Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research for beneficiaries of international protection:

• for a further stay of up to three months: EUR 96
• for a further stay of more than three months: EUR 93

A fee reduction or fee exemption may be possible under certain conditions

You must apply for an extension of your residence permit at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence.

• Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply online. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic applications for residence permits.
• If the application can only be made in person, arrange an appointment with the immigration office.
• During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the issuing of the electronic residence permit (eAT).
• In the case of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment for an interview at the Foreigners' 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 eAT card to be issued.
• If your application is approved, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be issued.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can collect your eAT card from the immigration office.

Fees are charged for the extension of the residence permit. The time and form of payment varies depending on the authority

about 6 to 8 weeks

• Extension of the residence permit: no later than eight weeks before your valid residence permit for the purpose of research expires
• Objection period: 1 month

• Information on residence permits for the purpose of research (German):
  https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/Forschung/AnerkennungForschungseinrichtungen/Aufenthaltstitel/aufenthaltstitel.html
• Information on the residence permit for the purpose of research (English)
  https://www.bamf.de/EN/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/ZuwandererDrittstaaten/Arbeit/Wissenschaftler/wissenschaftler-node.html
• You can also obtain free advice on entry, residence and employment from the "Hotline Working and Living in Germany" of the Federal Government Portal Phone: 030 1815-1111
• Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment Extension for researchers who are recognized as refugees or similar in another EU country
• Residence permits for the purpose of research for beneficiaries of international protection can be extended if they are due to expire in the near future and the work at the research institution is to be continued.
• The extension must be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry date.
• An extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research is only possible if the requirements that were met when the permit was first issued are still met.
• In the course of the extension, the residence permit is again limited in time.

• If the obligation to attend an integration course was stated when the residence permit was issued, proof must be provided that this obligation has been fulfilled. If the integration course has not yet been completed, the foreigners authority may refuse to extend the residence permit or may only extend the residence permit for one year until the course has been successfully completed or proof has been provided that integration into social life has taken place in another way.
• An extension is excluded if this was already ruled out by the immigration authority when the permit was issued or when it was last extended.
• Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, you can apply online or in person.
• Fees are charged for the extension. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority
• Responsible: 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

• 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