Residence permit for the purpose of employment as a skilled worker with vocational training: applying for an extension
Service description
The residence permit for the purpose of taking up skilled employment for skilled workers with vocational training is a temporary residence permit. You may apply to extend your residence permit for skilled employment if your employment is to continue beyond the expiry date of your residence permit.
Apply to the Foreigners’ Registration Office responsible for your place of residence to extend your residence permit no later than eight weeks before it expires.
The same conditions apply to the renewal of a residence permit for skilled workers with vocational training who are taking up skilled employment as to the initial grant of such a permit. In particular, you must be able to provide a specific job offer or an employment contract and be in employment that is professionally related to your qualifications.
If you were obliged to attend an integration course when your residence permit was first issued, this will be taken into account when your residence permit is extended. If you have not yet taken part in an integration course, the immigration authority may reject your application to extend your residence permit. If you have not yet completed the integration course, the residence permit will generally only be extended for one year at a time until you successfully complete the course or provide proof that you have been integrated into society and social life in another way.
If your residence permit is extended, it will once again be valid for a fixed period. The residence permit for skilled workers with vocational training to take up skilled employment will be extended for the duration of the employment contract.
As a rule, the residence permit cannot be extended if this was already ruled out when the residence permit was issued or last extended.
Procedure
The extension of your residence permit must be applied for at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence.
- Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply online. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic applications for residence permits.
- If applications can only be made in person, please arrange an appointment with the Immigration Office.
- During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the issuing of the electronic residence permit (eAT).
- If you submit your application electronically, the Foreigners’ Registration Office will contact you once your online application has been received to arrange an appointment for an interview at the Foreigners’ Registration Office. During the appointment, your supporting documents will be checked (please bring these with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issue of the eAT card.
- If your application is approved, the Immigration Authority will arrange for the eAT card to be issued.
- After around six to eight weeks, you can collect your eAT card from the Foreigners’ Registration Office.
- Fees are payable for the renewal of a residence permit. The timing and method of payment vary depending on the relevant authority
Who should I contact?
The immigration authority responsible for the applicant’s place of residence
Prerequisites
- You hold a recognised and valid passport or passport substitute, as well as a valid residence permit to take up skilled employment for professionals with vocational training in accordance with Section 18a of the Residence Act (AufenthG).
- Your residence permit will expire in the near future.
- There is no interest in deporting you.
- Their stay does not jeopardise or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- You can cover your living expenses and health insurance cover from your income without having to rely on state benefits.
- You have a firm job offer or an employment contract with the same or a different employer.
- You are in a job that is professionally related to your qualifications.
- Where necessary, you hold a licence to practise.
- The Federal Employment Agency has approved your employment (approval is usually obtained from the Immigration Authority). For approval to be granted, your terms and conditions of employment (in particular your salary) must be comparable to those of a German employee in the same position.
Which documents are required?
- Passport or passport replacement
- Existing residence permit
- Proof of means of support:
- A copy or the original of the employment contract (to be submitted only if there have been any changes)
- Proof of income for the last 3 months
- If changing employers: a specific job offer (please use the standard nationwide form ‘Declaration of Employment’ for this purpose)
- Current biometric photo
- Current registration certificate
- Rental agreement
- Proof of your health insurance
- If you are obliged to attend an integration course: certificate of successful participation in the integration course or other proof of integration efforts
What fees are incurred?
- Extension of a residence permit to take up skilled employment for skilled workers with vocational training:
- for a further stay of up to three months: EUR 96
- for a further stay of more than three months: EUR 93
- Under certain circumstances, a reduction in or exemption from the fee may be granted. Please note: The residence permit in the form of an electronic residence permit must be reissued for the renewal. The fee for reissuing the card is EUR 67.00.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
- Extension of a residence permit: no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your current residence permit to take up skilled employment for professionals with vocational training
- Objection period: 1 month
Processing time
about six to eight weeks
Legal basis
Section 8(1) in conjunction with Section 18a of the Residence Act (AufenthG)
Section 39 of the Residence Act
Legal remedy
- Appeal against the decision of the immigration authority within one month of notification.
- Action before the court named in the notice of objection if the objection is not upheld.
Applications / Forms
- Forms: Declaration of employment (standardised nationwide); further forms specific to individual authorities are available from your Foreigners’ Registration Office; these may also be available online.
- Personal appearance required: yes
Author
Forwarding service: Deep link to the original portal- Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment; extension for the purpose of employment in a skilled role requiring vocational training in Saxony-Anhalt
Display of performance in the source portal
- Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment; extension for the purpose of employment in a skilled role requiring vocational training in Saxony-Anhalt