Aufenthaltserlaubnis für mobile Forscher beantragen

If you want to work as a researcher at a German research institution and already hold a residence title from another EU member state for the purpose of research, you can obtain a residence permit under certain conditions

You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of research if you hold a residence permit from another EU member state for the purpose of research that is valid for the duration of the procedure.

The residence permit for the purpose of research for mobile researchers is a temporary residence title. It is issued for the duration of the research project, but for a maximum of one year.

The residence permit entitles the holder to take up research activities at the research institution designated in the hosting agreement and to take up teaching activities. Changes in the research project during the stay do not lead to the termination of this entitlement.

If the application for the residence permit is submitted at least 30 days before the start of the stay in the Federal territory and the residence title of the other Member State is still valid, the stay and employment in the Federal territory are considered permitted from the date of entry for up to 180 days within a period of 360 days before a decision is made on your application.

• Valid passport or passport replacement
• Current biometric photo
• Valid residence permit of the EU member state for the purpose of research according to Directive 2016/801
• Hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution for the purpose of conducting a research project
• Proof of means of subsistence
• Proof of your health insurance
• Rental agreement

• You possess a recognized and valid passport or passport replacement.
• There is no interest in deportation against you.
• You possess a residence title of another EU Member State valid for the duration of the procedure for the purpose of research in accordance with Directive (EU) 2016/801.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You have concluded a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract for the implementation of a research project with a research institution in Germany.
• You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your income without recourse to public benefits.

Issuance of residence permit for the purpose of research for mobile researchers: EUR 100.

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be considered.

The residence permit must be applied for at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the immigration authority and concerns, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your immigration authority offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to produce an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• In the event of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you upon receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the electronic residence title (eAT card).
• If your application is granted, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Foreigners' Registration Office.
• The eAT card must always be picked up in person.

Fees apply for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

The application can also be submitted to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, which will forward your application to the responsible immigration authority.

about 6 to 8 weeks.

• Application for a residence permit for the purpose of research for mobile researchers at least eight weeks before the expiry of your valid residence permit.
  If you are already a researcher in Germany as part of short-term mobility, the application must be submitted no later than 30 days before the end of your permitted stay in Germany.

• You can also get free advice on the topics of entry, residence and work from the "Hotline Working and Living in Germany" from the portal of the Federal Government Phone: 030 1815-1111
  Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Information on residence permits for the purpose of research for mobile researchers (german):
  https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/ZuwandererDrittstaaten/MobilitaetEU/MobilitaetWissenschaftler/mobilitaet-wissenschaftler-node.html
• Information on residence permits for the purpose of research:
  https://www.bamf.de/EN/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/ZuwandererDrittstaaten/MobilitaetEU/MobilitaetWissenschaftler/mobilitaet-wissenschaftler-node.html

• An action may be brought before the competent administrative court against a negative decision of the immigration authority.

• A preliminary procedure (opposition) does not take place in Lower Saxony.

Detailed information can be found in the rejection decision.

• Residence permit for the purpose of employment Issuance for mobile researchers
• Foreigners who hold a valid residence title of another EU member state in accordance with Directive (EU) 2016/801 for the purpose of research and who wish to work at a German research institution for more than 180 but no more than one year can obtain the residence permit for mobile researchers.
• The residence permit entitles the holder to take up research activities at the research institution designated in the hosting agreement and to take up teaching activities.
• The residence permit for mobile researchers is a temporary residence title. It is issued for the duration of the research project, but for a maximum of one year.
• If the application for the residence permit is submitted at least 30 days before the start of the stay in the Federal territory and the residence title of the other Member State is still valid, the stay and employment in the Federal territory are considered permitted from the date of entry for up to 180 days within a period of 360 days before a decision is made on the application.
• Spouses of holders of the for mobile researchers are also entitled to a residence permit.
• Depending on the foreigners authority and the request, the application can be made via the Internet or in person.
• A fee is charged for the issuance of the residence permit. The time as well as the form of payment varies depending on the authority.
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence;
  The application can also be submitted to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, which acts as the National Contact Point for the implementation of Directive (EU) 2016/801.

The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence or

Federal Office for Migration and Refugees

• Forms specific to the Foreigners' Registration Office can be obtained from your Foreigners' Registration Office; these may also be offered online.
• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes