Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Fortsetzung eines im EU-Ausland begonnenen Studiums beantragen

If you are studying in an EU country, are recognized there as a person entitled to international protection and would like to continue your studies in Germany, you can apply for a residence permit.

If you are recognized as a person entitled to international protection in another member state of the European Union (EU) and have been studying there for at least 2 years, you can obtain a residence permit to continue your studies in Germany.

You will need proof that part of your studies are being carried out at a German educational institution (usually a university), as well as admission to this educational institution.

The residence permit is temporary and valid for the duration of your studies in Germany.

With the residence permit you have received for the purpose of your studies, you may work up to 120 days or 240 half days per year. You can also work part-time as a student.

The residence permit must be applied for at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the immigration authority and concerns, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your immigration authority offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to produce an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• In the event of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you upon receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration 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 electronic residence title (eAT card).
• If your application is granted, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Foreigners' Registration Office.
• The eAT card must always be picked up in person.
• Fees apply for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

Time limit for bringing an action: 1 month

• You can also get free advice on the topics of entry, residence and work from the "Hotline Working and Living in Germany" from the Federal Government's portal for skilled workers from abroad.
  Phone: 030 1815-1111
  Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• An action may be brought before the competent administrative court against a negative decision of the immigration authority.

A preliminary procedure (opposition) does not take place in Lower Saxony.

Detailed information can be found in the rejection decision

• Applying for a residence permit to continue studies started in another EU country
• Students from a country outside the European Union (EU) who have been studying in another EU member state for at least 2 years and are recognized there as a person entitled to protection can obtain a residence permit to continue their studies in Germany
• there must be proof that part of the course of study is being carried out at a German educational institution. Admission must be granted
• the residence permit is valid for the duration of studies in Germany
• the residence permit entitles the holder to work for up to 120 days or 240 half days per year as well as for secondary student activities
• Issuance of the residence permit is subject to a fee