Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck der Ausbildung Verlängerung zum Zwecke der schulischen Berufsausbildung

§ 8 (1) Residence Act (AufenthG)
§ 16a (2) Residence Act (AufenthG)

You can have your residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training extended before its expiry if you want to continue your school-based vocational training in Germany.

The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training is a temporary residence permit. You can apply for an extension of the residence permit if you want to continue your vocational training beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.
Apply for an extension of your residence permit at least eight weeks before the expiry of the temporary permit at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence.
The same conditions apply to the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training as for its issuance.
In the event of an extension, your residence permit will be limited again. The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training will be extended for the duration of the training.
As a rule, the residence permit cannot be extended if this was already excluded when the residence permit was issued or last extended.

• Passport or passport replacement
• Existing residence permit
• Proof of livelihood (for example: blocked account at a German bank or declaration of commitment)
• Proof of the training place
• Current biometric photo
• rental contract
• Proof of your health insurance

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute as well as a valid residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training in accordance with Section 16a (2) of the Residence Act.
• The validity of your residence permit will expire in the near future.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• Your livelihood is secured for the duration of your vocational training.
• You have a training position in Germany which leads to a state-recognized professional qualification in accordance with federal or state regulations.

Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training:

• 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 fee reduction or fee exemption may be considered

• You must apply for an extension of your residence permit at the immigration office responsible for your place of residence.
• Depending on the immigration authority and the matter, it may be possible to apply online. Find out whether your immigration authority offers electronic application for a residence permit.
• If the application can only be submitted in person, arrange an appointment with the immigration authorities.
• During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your documents will be checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to issue the electronic residence permit (eAT).
• If you submit your application electronically, the immigration authorities will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the immigration authorities. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (please bring these with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the eAT card.
• If your application is approved, the immigration authorities will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks you can collect your eAT card from the immigration office.

The processing time usually takes 6 to 8 weeks and also depends on the completeness of the customer's documents. If documents are missing, the processing time will be extended.
It takes about 4 to 6 weeks for the Federal Printing Office to produce the electronic residence permit.

• Extension of residence permit: at least eight weeks before the expiry of your current residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training

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.
Federal government portal for skilled workers from abroad
https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/ueber-das-portal/kontakt/hotline/

An objection against the rejection can be lodged with the department within one month after notification.

• Residence permit for the purpose of training Extension for the purpose of school-based vocational training
• Residence permits for the purpose of school-based vocational training can be extended if their period of validity expires in the near future and the school-based vocational training is to be continued.
• The extension must be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry of the fixed term.
• An extension of the residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training is only possible if the conditions that existed when it was first issued are still met.
• When the residence permit is extended, it is again limited in time.
• An extension is not possible if this was already excluded by the immigration authorities at the time of issuing the visa or at the time of the last extension.

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