Aufenthaltserlaubnis verlängern für den Nachzug des Ehegatten

§ 8 abs. 1 i.V.m. § 30 AufenthG

You can have your residence permit extended for the immigration of spouses to foreigners if you meet certain requirements for this.

The residence permit for the immigration of spouses to foreigners is a temporary residence permit. You can apply for the extension of the residence permit if you wish to stay in Germany and your spouse or civil partner in Germany is in possession of a valid residence permit.

In principle, the same conditions apply to the extension of the residence permit as to the granting of the residence permit.

In the event of renewal, your residence permit will be limited again. The residence permit is extended for the period of validity of the residence permit of the spouse or partner.

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.

If you were obliged to participate in an integration course when you first issued your residence permit, this will be taken into account when renewing your residence permit. If you have not yet taken part in an integration course, the Immigration Office can reject your application for an extension of the residence permit. If you have not yet completed the integration course, the residence permit will only be extended by one year until you successfully complete it or provide proof that your integration into social and social life has taken place elsewhere.

• Passport or passport replacement
• Current biometric photo
• Existing residence permit
• Proof of livelihood
• Proof of your health insurance
• lease
• In case of obligation to participate in the 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 replacement as well as the valid residence permit for family reunification in accordance with §§ 29 and 30 of the Residence Act.
• The period of validity of your residence permit will expire in the near future.
• Your spouse or partner is in possession of a valid residence permit.
• 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.
• There is sufficient living space for the entire family.

• Extension of the residence permit to carry out a qualification measure for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications:

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.
• If your application is complied with, the Immigration Office will arrange for the eAT to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT 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.

• Residence permit for family reasons Extension for the immigration of the spouse to foreigners
• Residence permit for the person moving in can be extended if its period of validity expires in the near future and the marital partnership / civil partnership continues.
• The residence permit for the person moving in is extended for the period of validity of the residence permit of the family member in Germany.
• In principle, the same conditions apply to the extension of the residence permit as to the granting of the residence permit.
• The extension must be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry of the time limit.
• The extension is excluded if the extension has already been excluded by the immigration office at the time of the grant or the last extension.
• Insofar as the obligation to participate in an integration course was issued when the residence permit was issued, it must be proven that the obligation has been complied with. If the integration course has not yet been completed, the immigration authority can refuse the extension or extend the residence permit only for one year until the course has been successfully completed or proof has been provided that the integration into social and social life has taken place elsewhere.
• 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

• Forms: you will receive authority-specific forms from your immigration office, if necessary they will also be offered online.
• Online procedures occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes