Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck der Ausbildung Verlängerung zum Zweck der betrieblichen Aus- und Weiterbildung

Section 16a (1), (3) and (4) Residence Act (AufenthG)
§ 8 Residence Act (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 training or further education in Germany

If you have a residence permit for the purpose of in-company training and further education that is about to expire, you must apply for an extension of your residence permit in good time.
To extend your residence permit, you must meet the same requirements as when you were first granted it. In principle, your residence permit can be extended until the end of your training or further education if you continue your training or further education and are likely to successfully complete it.
The residence permit can only be extended if the approval of the Federal Employment Agency is still valid. The immigration authorities will check this in an internal procedure and obtain approval again if necessary.
An extension is not possible if this was already excluded by the immigration authorities when the visa was issued or when the last extension was made.
You are permitted to work during your qualified vocational training. However, your residence permit can only be extended if the successful completion of your vocational training is not jeopardized by the pursuit of gainful employment.

• Recognized and valid identity document (for example: passport or passport substitute)
• Current residence permit
• Current biometric passport photo (45 x 35 mm)
• Proof of health insurance coverage (for example: confirmation of health insurance coverage or insurance policy)
• Training or further education contract
• Approval from the Federal Employment Agency if this has already expired (usually obtained through the immigration authorities)
• In the case of qualified vocational training: proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language (for example: language certificate, German school, training or university certificates, proof of successful participation in the integration course, confirmation from the training company of sufficient language skills for the desired vocational training, confirmation of registration for a job-related German language course)
• Evidence of securing a livelihood (for example: proof of income, training or employment contract, pension certificate, proof of receipt of benefits such as parental or child benefit, maintenance payments)

If you are a minor:

• Consent of the person with custody to the extended stay

If you are required to attend an integration course:

• Proof that an integration course has been completed or that integration into social life has taken place in another way. If an integration course has not yet been completed, the immigration authorities can refuse to extend the permit or only extend the residence permit for one year until the course has been successfully completed or proof has been provided that integration into social life has taken place in another way.

The documents and information must generally be presented in German. In individual cases, the immigration authorities may require less or more evidence.

• Your livelihood (including health insurance) is secured for the entire duration of your training or further education.
• The Federal Employment Agency may have to re-examine the employment requirements and approve the employment (this is usually done by the immigration authorities).
• If you are under 18 years of age, a person authorized to care for you must agree to the extension of your stay in Germany.
• There must be no reasons of public safety and order that prevent you from staying in Germany. There is no interest in deporting you.

• 96.00 euros for a further stay of up to three months
• 93.00 euros for a further stay of more than three months

Remark:
Additional fees may apply for issuing a residence permit in the form of an electronic residence permit (eAT card), which can also be used as electronic proof of identity.

The timing and form of fee collection and payment vary depending on the authority.

In certain cases, fee reductions or exemptions may be possible (for example: for those entitled to asylum or recognized refugees). Lower fees may apply for Turkish nationals.

The application must be submitted to the immigration office responsible for you via the online residence permit service.
During the processing, questions may be asked and, if necessary, necessary documents may be submitted.
The appointment and interview will take place on the appointment date.

Duration (in range): approx. 6 to 8 weeks

The processing time may vary depending on the workload of the immigration authorities.

It takes about 4 to 6 weeks for the Federal Printing Office to produce the electronic residence permit.

Duration (in range): 6 to 8 weeks before visa expiry

The extension should be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry of your valid residence permit.

Duration (range): 6 weeks to 3 months

If your residence permit is extended, it will be limited again. The duration of the limitation is usually based on the duration of the training or further education.

• Information from the Federal Employment Agency on vocational training assistance (BAB): https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/ausbildung/berufsausbildungsbeihilfe-bab;
• You can also get free advice on entry, residence and employment from the “Hotline Working and Living in Germany” on the Federal Government’s portal for skilled workers from abroad.

Telephone: 030 1815-1111
Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

An appeal against the negative decision can be lodged with the authority within one month of notification.

• Residence permit for the purpose of training Extension for the purpose of in-company training and further education
• Residence permit can be extended in order to continue the vocational training or further education started in Germany
• The same requirements must be met for the extension as for the initial grant.
• Employment during qualified vocational training permitted up to ten hours per week; otherwise not permitted; self-employment not permitted under any circumstances
• Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of training and further education is limited; validity is usually based on the remaining duration of the training or further education
• If the obligation to attend an integration course was stated when the residence permit was issued, proof must be provided that the obligation has been fulfilled. If the integration course has not yet been completed, the immigration authorities can refuse to extend it or only extend the residence permit for one year until the course has been successfully completed or proof has been provided that integration into society and community life has been achieved in another way.
• Residence permit is only valid for the purpose of training or further education; change to another qualified vocational training possible; change of purpose of residence (e.g. study) only under certain conditions
• After completing the qualified vocational training, a residence permit can be issued for twelve months to look for a job
• If the qualified vocational training ends prematurely, there is the possibility of looking for a new training place for up to six months
• Extension is excluded if this was already excluded at the time of issue or last extension.

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