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You must extend your residence permit, which was issued to you for education and training purposes, in good time if you wish to continue your education or training in Germany.

If you have a residence permit for the purpose of education and training and it is due to expire soon, you must apply to extend your residence permit in good time.

The same requirements must be met for the extension of the residence permit as for the initial issue. In principle, your residence permit can be extended until the end of the training or further training if the training or further training relationship continues and you are expected to complete it successfully.

You must provide proof that you are able to support yourself for the entire duration of the vocational training or further training.

The residence permit can only be extended if the approval of the Federal Employment Agency is still valid. The Foreigners' Registration Office checks this in an internal procedure and obtains approval again if necessary.

An extension is not possible if this was already ruled out by the immigration authority when the permit was issued or when it was last extended.

The residence permit is limited in time. As a rule, its validity depends on the remaining duration of the training or further education.

If you were obliged to take part in an integration course when your residence permit was issued, you must prove that you have fulfilled this obligation. If you have not yet completed the integration course, the immigration authority may refuse to extend your residence permit or only extend it for one year until you have successfully completed the course or have provided proof that you have been integrated into society and social life in another way.

If you have not yet reached the age of 18, a person entitled to your personal care must agree to the extended stay for the purpose of continuing your vocational training or further education.

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.

After successfully completing qualified vocational training, your residence permit can be extended for up to twelve months in order to look for a job.

If your qualified vocational training or further training ends prematurely for reasons for which you are not responsible, you may be given the opportunity to look for another training place for a period of up to six months.

During the validity of a residence permit for vocational training and further education, it is generally possible to switch to another qualified vocational training program. Likewise, if you meet the necessary requirements, you can apply to the immigration authority to obtain a residence permit for employment as a skilled worker, for employment with extensive practical vocational knowledge, for studies or for other purposes to which you are legally entitled (change of purpose).

• Valid passport or passport substitute
• Current residence permit
• Current biometric photo
• Training or further education contract
• Proof that your livelihood is still secured (including rental agreement)
• Proof of your health insurance
• Approval from the Federal Employment Agency (if this has already expired)
• Consent from your legal guardian for extended residence if you have not yet reached the age of 18
• If applicable, proof that the integration course has been completed or that integration into society and social life has taken place in some other way

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• Your livelihood is secured.
• You have the approval of the Federal Employment Agency.

Extension of residence permit:

• for a further stay of up to three months: EUR 96.00
• for a further stay of more than three months: EUR 93.00
  Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be possible.

Please note: The fee for reissuing the electronic residence permit (eAT card) is EUR 67.00.

You must apply for an extension of your residence permit at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence before your current residence permit expires.

The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic applications.
  In the case of an electronic application, the foreigners authority will contact you after receiving your application to arrange an appointment at the foreigners authority. During the appointment, your supporting documents will be checked (please bring the originals with you to the appointment).
• If the application can only be submitted in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (bring the originals with you to the appointment).
• If the approval of the Federal Employment Agency needs to be renewed, the Foreigners' Registration Office will usually obtain this in an internal administrative procedure.
• Your residence permit will then either be extended or you will receive a notice of refusal.
• To extend your residence permit, your current electronic residence permit (eAT card) will be renewed. Your fingerprints will be taken at the immigration office for the renewal. You will also have to provide a signature.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can collect the eAT card from the Foreigners' Registration Office. The card must always be collected in person.
• There is a fee for extending the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
• The extension of the residence permit is limited in time and is only valid for this purpose of residence.
• If the purpose of your stay changes, you must inform the relevant immigration authority immediately.

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

Duration (for span): approx. 6 to 8 weeks

Note for further information on the processing time:

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

The production of the electronic residence permit by the Bundesdruckerei takes about 4 to 6 weeks.

• You should apply for an extension at least eight weeks before your valid residence permit expires.
• In the event of an extension, your residence permit will be limited in time again. The duration of the time limit usually depends on the duration of your training or further education.
• Time limit for appealing against the decision of the immigration authority: one month

• Residence permit for the purpose of training Extension for training and further education purposes
• The residence permit can be extended in order to continue the vocational training or further training started in Germany
• The same requirements must be met for the extension as for the initial issuance, e.g. proof of livelihood must continue to be provided for the entire duration of the vocational or further training course
• Gainful employment is permitted for up to ten hours per week during qualified vocational training; otherwise not permitted; self-employment is not permitted under any circumstances.
• The approval of the Federal Employment Agency must be maintained or renewed.
• The extension of the residence permit for the purpose of training and further education is limited in time; validity is generally based on the remaining duration of the training or further education.
• For persons who have not yet reached the age of 18, the consent of a person with parental authority is required for the extension of the residence permit.
• If the obligation to attend an integration course was stated when the residence permit was issued, proof must be provided that this obligation has been fulfilled. If the integration course has not yet been completed, the foreigners authority may refuse to extend the residence permit or may 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 social life has taken place in another way.
• The residence permit is only valid for the purpose of training or further education; a change to another qualified vocational training course is possible; a change of the purpose of residence (e.g. studies) is only possible under certain conditions.
• After completion of 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, it is possible to search for a training place for up to six months.
• An extension is excluded if this was already excluded when the permit was issued or last extended.
• The application must usually be made in person, but may also be possible via the Internet.
• The extension of the residence permit is subject to a fee; the time and form of payment vary
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

• For the issue of a national visa before entering Germany: The German diplomatic mission abroad (embassy, consulate)
• For the issue of a residence permit after entry: The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

• For the issue of a national visa before entering Germany: The German diplomatic mission abroad (embassy, consulate)
• For the issue of a residence permit after entry: The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes