Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck der Erwerbstätigkeit Erteilung zur Erfüllung von Dienstpflichten im Bundesgebiet in einem Beamtenverhältnis zu einem deutschen Dienstherrn

If you are employed as a civil servant by a German employer, you can obtain a residence permit to fulfill your official duties in Germany

If you are a civil servant with a German employer, you are entitled to a residence permit for the purpose of fulfilling your official duties in Germany.

In particular, university lecturers and other members of academic and artistic staff who have been appointed as civil servants can obtain a residence permit.

The residence permit is issued for a period of three years, unless a shorter period is provided for your stay in Germany.

The involvement of the Federal Employment Agency is not required for the issuance of a residence permit.

Under certain circumstances, you may be obliged by the Foreigners' Registration Office to take part in an integration course. This will then be noted on your residence permit.

With the receipt of a residence permit for the purpose of exercising official duties with a German employer, you have the opportunity to obtain a permanent right of residence (settlement permit) after only three years. The requirement to have made contributions to the statutory pension insurance scheme for at least 60 months is waived.

German employers who wish to bring a foreign civil servant from abroad to Germany for the purpose of fulfilling official duties can, in the power of attorney of the foreigner, apply to the Foreigners' Registration Office for the accelerated procedure for skilled workers, which can be used to facilitate and accelerate entry.

Union citizens who are civil servants with a German employer are not subject to the Residence Act, but to the Freedom of Movement Act/EU.

• Valid passport
• Original of your certificate of appointment/appointment
• Current biometric photo
• Proof of health insurance
• Tenancy agreement
  

• In addition
• if you have recently entered the country:

• Visa, if this was required for entry

and in the case of a previous stay:

• Current residence permit

Further documents are required for the accelerated skilled worker procedure. Please contact the relevant immigration authority for this.

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute and - if required for entry - an appropriate visa.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You are employed as a civil servant by a German employer and are expected to fulfill official duties in Germany.

Issuing a residence permit: EUR 100.00

Amendment of an existing residence permit to obtain a residence permit for the purpose of employment as a civil servant with a German employer (change of purpose): EUR 98.00

Under certain circumstances, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be possible.

Note: The residence permit is issued as an electronic residence permit. The fee for reissuing the card body is EUR 67.00.

The residence permit must be applied for at the Foreigners' Registration Office responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the Foreigners' Registration Office and your concerns, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your Foreigners' Registration Office offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
  In the case of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receipt of your application to make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your certificates will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment).
• If it is only possible to apply in person, please make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office.
  During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment).
• For the renewal of the electronic residence permit (eAT card), your fingerprints will be taken at the Foreigners' Registration Office.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Foreigners' Registration Office. The pick-up must always be done in person.
• There are fees for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

In order to carry out the accelerated procedure for skilled workers, the German employer contacts the Foreigners' Registration Office responsible for the place where the work is performed. Under certain circumstances, a central office has been set up in the federal state for the implementation of the procedure.

about six to eight weeks

• The residence permit should be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your visa or residence permit that is still valid.
• The residence permit is issued for a period of three years if the service in the federal territory is not limited to a shorter period of time.
• Deadline for filing an action: 1 month

Administrative court action:
Detailed information on this can be found in the decision rejecting your application.

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment Issued for employment as a civil servant with a German employer
• Residence permits are issued to foreign nationals who are employed as civil servants by a German employer for the purpose of fulfilling official duties in Germany.
• No approval from the Federal Employment Agency required.
• Residence permits are issued for a period of three years if the employment relationship is not limited to a shorter period.
• Under certain circumstances, the foreigners authority may oblige the applicant to take part in an integration course.
• Holders of a residence permit as a civil servant to fulfill official duties in Germany can receive a settlement permit after three years under simplified conditions.
• Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, you can apply online or in person.
• A fee is charged for the issue of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
• German employers can apply to the foreigners authority for the accelerated skilled worker procedure if they wish to bring a foreign skilled worker in a German civil servant position from abroad to Germany to fulfill official duties.
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence; for the accelerated skilled worker procedure: Foreigners' Registration Office at the place of work where the foreign national is to be employed, unless a central office has been set up for the procedure

The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence;

For the accelerated procedure for skilled workers:

Foreigners' Registration Office at the place of employment, unless a central office has been set up to carry out the procedure

• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes