Aufenthaltserlaubnis aus völkerrechtlichen, humanitären oder politischen Gründen Verlängerung bei nachhaltiger Integration

§ 8 Paragraph 1 Residence Act (AufenthG)
www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__8.html
§ 25b paragraph 1 Residence Act (AufenthG)
www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__25b.html

If you have integrated well, you can receive an extension of your residence permit under certain conditions.

If you have a temporary residence permit and have integrated well into German society, you can obtain an extension of your residence permit under certain conditions. You must apply for an extension of your residence permit.

• Recognized and valid identity document (e.g. passport or passport substitute)
• Current biometric passport photo (45 x 35 mm)
• current residence permit
• Evidence of integration
• Proof of securing your livelihood (e.g. employment contract, own assets, payment of security into a blocked account, bank guarantee, declaration of commitment)
• Rental agreement and proof of current rent
• Proof of health insurance coverage (e.g. confirmation of health insurance coverage or insurance policy).
• For minors: consent of all persons with custody of the child to the planned stay (declaration of consent); if the parents with custody cannot submit the application jointly for their child, a written authorization from the absent parent is required; if custody is only granted to one parent, the signature of this parent is sufficient

The documents and information must generally be submitted in German. In individual cases, the responsible authority may require less or more evidence.

Adults:
96.00 EUR for a further stay of up to three months
93.00 EUR for a further stay of more than three months

Minors:
48.00 EUR for a further stay of up to three months
46.50 EUR for a further stay of more than three months

• Find out whether the office responsible for your application allows you to submit your application online or has a special application form. In Hamburg, the application can be submitted online.
• You submit your application.
• The responsible authority will examine your application and, if necessary, request any necessary documents or information from you.
• The responsible office will contact you to arrange an appointment.
• During the appointment, your identity and documents will be checked (please bring your documents, preferably in the original, with you to the appointment).
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken to produce a new electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• You pay the applicable fees.
• The Federal Printing Office will be commissioned to produce your new eAT card.
• Once completed, you will receive information and can collect the residence permit in the form of the eAT card in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection letter. In this case, you will also have to pay an administration fee.

You should expect processing to take 6-8 weeks. If you submit all the required documents in full and well prepared, processing may be quicker. After approval, it will then take another 4-6 weeks for the Federal Printing Office to produce your electronic residence permit.

You must submit your application before your current residence permit expires (6-8 weeks in advance is recommended).

In certain cases, such as illness or disability, certain requirements may not apply.

Spouses, life partners and minor children of a sustainably integrated person can also obtain a residence permit under certain conditions.

You can appeal against a rejection within one month of notification.

• Apply for extension of residence permit in case of sustainable integration
• If well integrated into society, possibility to extend the temporary residence permit
• Application for extension to the competent authority required

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