Aufenthaltserlaubnis für Opfer einer Straftat Verlängerung beantragen

For your residence permit for victims of human trafficking can apply for an extension.

You are in possession of a residence permit for victims of a criminal offense pursuant to Sections 232 to 233a of the German Criminal Code (Criminal Code) (human trafficking). In this case, the immigration authority should extend your residence permit for a further two years if humanitarian or personal reasons or public interests require your continued presence in Germany.

Humanitarian reasons exist, for example, if you no longer have a livelihood in your country of origin or if you have to expect disadvantages, exclusion or retaliatory measures due to your involvement in the criminal proceedings.

In principle, you are entitled to a residence permit.

You are still entitled to benefits under the Second Social Security Code (SGB II - basic income support for jobseekers) or basic income support in old age or in the event of reduced earning capacity, child benefit.

Family reunification for your spouse and minor child (the so-called nuclear family) is only possible for reasons of international law or humanitarian reasons or to safeguard the political interests of the Federal Republic of Germany. The family members themselves must meet the requirements for admission from abroad for reasons of international law or humanitarian reasons.

Gainful employment is not permitted. This can only be permitted by the immigration authorities.

You are obliged to take part in an integration course if you do not have basic German language skills.

• current biometric photo
• previous residence permit

• Existence of an application for extension
• Termination of criminal proceedings
• Humanitarian or personal reasons or public interests must justify the continued presence in the federal territory There must be no grounds for refusal (no impairment or endangerment of the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany; no deportation order, no interest in deportation according to § 54 para. 1 no. 2 or 4 of the Residence Act). Residence Act)

Exemption from fees if you receive social benefits.

As a rule, you must apply for the extension of your residence permit in person 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 office.

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 authority 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.

You must apply for the extension of your residence permit in good time before your residence permit expires.

The residence permit will be extended for two years. In justified individual cases, a longer period of validity is also permitted.

Application period: 1 month

The decision of the immigration authority can be appealed to the court named in the decision.

• Residence permit for international law, humanitarian or political reasons Extension for victims of a criminal offense according to §§ 232 to 233a StGB
• Humanitarian or personal reasons or public interests require the continued presence of the foreigner in the federal territory
• Entitlement of the foreigner
• Legal consequences of the extension of the residence permit:
  • Entitlement to social benefits
  • Family reunification possible
  • Gainful employment only permitted with the permission of the immigration authority
  • Obligation to attend an integration course
  • Personal appearance required: yes
• Fees:
  • For the extension of a residence permit for up to three months: 96 euros (48 euros for minors).
  • For the extension of the residence permit for more than three months: 93 euros (46.50 euros for minors).
  • Exemption from fees if you receive social benefits.
• Responsible: The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

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

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

You will receive this from your local foreigners authority

Online procedure possible in some cases

Personal appearance required: yes