Aufenthaltserlaubnis aus dringenden humanitären oder persönlichen Gründen: Verlängerung beantragen

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An extension of the residence permit beyond the six-month period of issue is not permitted as long as you have not legally resided in Germany for at least 18 months when the residence permit was first issued.

An extension of the residence permit beyond the six-month period of issue is not permitted as long as you have not legally resided in Germany for at least 18 months when the residence permit is first issued.

If you have legally resided in Germany for at least 18 months, it is possible to extend the residence permit, which is initially limited to six months. The same requirements must be met as for the granting of a residence permit.

An extension of the residence permit is only permitted if you are seeking a temporary residence permit. If you are seeking permanent residence or an unforeseeable stay in Germany, an extension of the residence permit cannot be granted.

You must make sure that you apply for an extension or another residence permit before your residence permit expires. If the application is submitted in good time, i.e. before the expiry of the time limit, your continued residence is deemed to be permitted until the decision of the immigration authority with all subsequent effects (e.g. entitlement to social assistance). A late application (after the end of the period specified in the residence permit) can result in considerable legal disadvantages. Your further stay would then be unauthorized. You are then obliged to leave the country.

• current biometric photo
• previous residence permit

• The residence permit will be extended if the requirements that had to be met when it was first issued are still met.
• Existence of an application for extension
• There must be no grounds for refusal.

A fee of 96 euros is payable for the extension of a residence permit for up to three months (48 euros for minors). A fee of 93 euros (46.50 euros for minors) is payable for the extension of a residence permit for more than three months.

Exemption from fees when receiving social benefits

As a rule, you must apply for the extension of your residence permit in person - well in advance of the expiry of your residence permit - at your local immigration office.

Arrange an appointment with your local immigration office. You can also find out about the application process and which documents you need to submit and in what form on the website of the relevant immigration authority.

If you have submitted an application for an extension within the deadline (before your residence permit expires), your current residence is deemed to be permitted until the Foreigners' Registration Office makes a decision.

If your application is approved, the immigration authority will instruct the Bundesdruckerei to produce the electronic residence permit (eAT) with a new validity date.

For information on the duration of the procedure until the residence permit is issued, please contact the relevant immigration authority.

As a rule, you will be informed of the duration of the procedure (approx. 6 to 8 weeks) by the responsible immigration authority when you apply for an extension.

Note: The residence permit is issued as an electronic residence permit

Apply for an extension of your residence permit at your local immigration office in good time before it expires. You can find out about this from your local immigration office.

If you intend to stay in Germany permanently, the extension of the residence permit for temporary residence is not an option.

It is not possible to extend your residence permit beyond the initial six-month period as long as you have not legally resided in Germany for at least 18 months when the residence permit is first issued.

If you have legally resided in Germany for at least 18 months, it is possible to extend the residence permit, which is initially limited to six months. The same requirements must be met as for the granting of a residence permit.

Personal appearance required: yes

Responsible: Your local foreigners authority

Locally competent foreigners authority

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

Locally responsible foreigners authority of your independent city or district

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

You will receive the following from your local foreigners authority

Online procedure possible: no

Personal appearance required: yes