Aufenthaltserlaubnis verlängern zu Aus- und Weiterbildungszwecken

§ 8 abs. 1 i.V.m. § 16a abs. 1 AufenthG

You must extend your residence permit, which was issued to you for training and further education purposes, in good time if you want to continue your education or training in Germany.

If you have a residence permit for the purpose of education and training, the validity of which will soon end, you must apply for the extension of the residence permit in good time.

The same conditions must be met for the renewal of the residence permit as for the first issue. In principle, your residence permit can be extended until the end of the training or further education if the training or further education relationship continues and an expected successful completion.

For the entire duration of in-company training or further education, proof of livelihood security must be provided

The residence permit can only be extended if the approval of the Federal Employment Agency is valid. This is checked by the Immigration Office in an internal procedure and, if necessary, obtains approval again.

An extension is excluded if this has already been excluded by the Immigration Office at the time of the grant or the last extension.

The residence permit is limited in time. As a rule, their validity depends on the remaining duration of the training or further education.

If you were obliged to take part in an integration course when you issued your residence permit, you must prove that you have fulfilled this obligation. If you have not yet completed the integration course, the Immigration Office may refuse the extension or extend the residence permit only for one year until you have successfully completed the course or proof has been provided that your integration into social and social life has taken place elsewhere.

If you have not yet reached the age of 18, a person entitled to take care of your person must agree to the extended stay for the purpose of continuing the company training or further education.

During the qualified vocational training, you are allowed to pursue an employment. However, the extension of your residence permit is only possible if the successful completion of your vocational training is not endangered by the exercise of employment.

After successfully completing a qualified vocational training, your residence permit to search for a job can be extended for up to twelve months.

If your qualified vocational training or further training ends prematurely for reasons for which you are not accountably, you may be given the opportunity to look for another training place for a period of up to six months.

During the validity of a residence permit for in-company training and further education, it is in principle possible to switch to another qualified vocational training. Likewise, if you meet the necessary requirements, you can apply to the Immigration Office to obtain a residence permit for employment as a specialist, for the exercise of employment with strong practical professional knowledge, for study or other purposes to which you have a legal right (change of purpose).

- Valid passport
- Current residence permit
- Current biometric photo
- Training or further education contract
- Proof that your livelihood is still secured (including rental contract)
- Proof of your health insurance
- Approval of the Federal Employment Agency (if it has already expired)
- Consent of the person entitled to custody for the extended stay if you have not yet reached the age of 18
- If necessary, proof that the integration course has been completed or that the integration into social life has taken place elsewhere

- You have a recognised and valid passport or passport replacement.
- 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 secured.
- The approval of the Federal Employment Agency has been obtained.

Extension of residence permit:
- 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.

Note: The fee for the re-issue of the electronic residence title (eAT card) is EUR 67.00.

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

The procedure is as follows:

• 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.
  In the event of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receipt of your application to make an appointment at the Immigration Office. During the appointment, your proofs will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment in the original).
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your proofs checked (bring them with you to the appointment in the original).
• If the approval of the Federal Employment Agency has to be renewed, the Immigration Office usually obtains it in an internal administrative procedure.
• Your residence permit will then either be extended or you will receive a rejection notice.
• For the extension of the residence permit, your current electronic residence permit (eAT card) will be renewed. For the renewal, your fingerprints will be taken in the immigration office. You must also sign it.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Immigration Office. The collection must always be done in person.
• There are fees for the extension of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
• The extension of the residence permit is temporary and is only valid for this purpose of stay.
• If the purpose of your stay changes, you must inform the responsible immigration authority immediately.

In good time before the expiry of the validity period, you must apply for the extension of the residence permit.

The processing of your application for a residence permit takes about six to eight weeks

- The extension should be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your valid residence permit.
- In the event of renewal, your residence permit will be limited again. The duration of the time limit usually depends on the duration of your training or further education.
- Opposition period against the decision of the Immigration Office: one month

- Information from the Federal Employment Agency on vocational training allowance (BAB): https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/ausbildung/berufsausbildungsbeihilfe-bab
- 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 the purpose of training Extension for education and training purposes
• Residence permit can be extended in order to continue the in-company vocational training or further training started in Germany
• The same conditions must be met for the extension as for the initial grant, e.B. the guarantee of livelihood must continue to be proven for the entire duration of the company's initial or continuing training.
• Employment during qualified vocational training allows up to ten hours per week; otherwise not permitted; self-employment in no case allowed
• Approval of the Federal Employment Agency must continue to exist or be renewed
• Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of education and training is temporary; Validity usually depends on the remaining duration of the training or further education
• In the case of persons who have not yet reached the age of 18, the consent of a person entitled to custody to extend their stay is required.
• 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.
• Residence permit is only valid for the purpose of education or training; Change to another qualified vocational training is possible; Change of purpose of stay (e.B. studies) only under certain conditions
• After completing the qualified vocational training, a residence permit can be issued for twelve months to search for a job
• In the event of an early end to qualified vocational training, it is possible to search for a training place for up to six months.
• Extension excluded if this was already excluded at the time of granting or last extension.
• As a result, applications must usually be made in person, but if necessary also possible via the Internet
• Extension of the residence permit is subject to a fee; Time and form of payment different
• Responsible: the immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence;

• For the issuance of a national visa before entering the federal territory: The German representation abroad (embassy, consulate)
• For the issue of a residence permit after entry: The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

• For the issuance of a national visa before entering the federal territory: The German representation abroad (embassy, consulate)
• For the issue of a residence permit after entry: The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

- Online procedures occasionally possible
- Written form required: yes
- Personal appearance required: yes