Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur selbständigen Tätigkeit Verlängerung beantragen

If you have been granted a temporary residence permit for self-employment, this can be extended under certain conditions.

You are in possession of a residence permit that has been issued to you for a limited period for the purpose of self-employment. You can apply for an extension of the residence permit if the conditions that were required when it was first issued are still met. An extension of the residence permit is only possible if the maximum period of 3 years has not yet been exhausted.

• Valid national passport or passport substitute
• Proof of health insurance
• Rental contract
• Current profit calculation by the tax consultant
• Certificate in tax matters from the relevant tax office
• 1 current biometric photo
• Please ask the immigration office responsible for you whether further documents need to be submitted.

Your residence permit can only be extended if

• there is an economic interest or a regional need for the activity and
• the activity is expected to have a positive impact on the economy and
• the financing of the implementation is secured by equity capital or a loan commitment.
• If you have already reached the age of 45, an appropriate pension plan is also required.

Furthermore, the general requirements for obtaining a residence permit must be met. These are in particular

• a secure livelihood
• a clarified identity
• possession of a valid national passport or passport substitute.

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be possible.

Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply online. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic application for a residence permit.

If you can only apply in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card).

In the case of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the Immigration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the eAT card.

If your application is approved, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be issued.

After about six to eight weeks, you can collect the eAT card from the Foreigners' Registration Office.

about six to eight 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 maximum extension period is 3 years.
• Deadline for appeal: 1 month

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

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment Extension for the purpose of self-employment
• The residence permit is issued for a limited period.
• Either an economic interest or a regional need must exist for the permit to be issued.
• The activity must be expected to have a positive impact on the economy.
• Financing must be secured through equity capital or a loan commitment.
• Foreigners over the age of 45 should only be granted a residence permit if they have adequate retirement provisions.
• Depending on the foreigners authority and the matter in question, applications can be made online or in person.
• A fee is charged for the extension of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
• 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 can obtain forms from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.
• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes