Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche nach Abschluss einer Forschungstätigkeit beantragen

If you are looking for a job corresponding to your qualifications or for self-employment directly following your research activity, you will be granted a residence permit for a maximum of 9 months.

As a researcher, you have a legal right to be granted a residence permit to look for a job. The residence permit will be issued to you for a maximum of 9 months directly following your previous research activities. This makes it possible to find a job that suits your qualifications. The aim of the search can also be self-employment. This residence permit allows you to work without restriction.
 

- Valid national passport
- Proof of a secure livelihood (e.g. employment contract and pay slips, bank statements, submission of a declaration of commitment by a third party)
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of qualification (degree certificate, diploma or certificate from your university confirming successful completion of a course of study)
- 1 current biometric photo
- Please enquire at the foreigners authority responsible for you whether you need to submit further documents

You have carried out a research activity in Germany, completed it and held a valid residence permit for the purpose of research (§ 18d or § 18e AufenthG). Further general conditions for the granting of a residence permit are:
- a secure livelihood,
- a clarified identity,
- possession of a valid national passport.

Fixed costs: Fee EUR 98,00

You can only apply for a residence permit in person at the aliens' registration office responsible for your place of residence.
- You submit the required documents in the original and pay the application fee.
- The Aliens' Registration Office will check whether the conditions for issuing the permit are met.
- If all requirements are met, the Aliens' Registration Office will take your biometric data (photo, fingerprints) and order the electronic residence permit (eAT) from Bundesdruckerei GmbH.
- As soon as the eAT is ready, it will be handed over to you by the Aliens' Registration Office.

- The processing time can vary in the locally responsible foreigners authorities (about 5 to 6 weeks).

Application before expiry of the current residence permit. It is recommended to apply 4 to 6 weeks before the current residence permit expires.

Detailed information on this can be found in the decision rejecting your application.

- The foreigners authority locally responsible for your place of residence.

- Forms: none
- Online procedure possible: no
- Written form required: no
- Personal appearance required: yes