Applying for an extension to a residence permit for the purpose of vocational training at school

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 the application can only be made in person, arrange an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration 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 at the 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 charged for the extension of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority

Please contact the responsible immigration office.

• You hold a recognised and valid passport or passport substitute, as well as a valid residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training in accordance with Section 16a(2) of the Residence Act.
• 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.
• Their livelihood is guaranteed for the duration of their vocational training.
• You have an apprenticeship place in Germany which, under federal or state legislation, leads to a state-recognised vocational qualification.

• Passport or passport replacement
• Existing residence permit
• Proof of means of support (e.g. a blocked account with a German bank or a declaration of financial support)
• Proof of a training place
• Current biometric photo
• Rental agreement
• Proof of your health insurance

Section 8(1) in conjunction with Section 16a(2) of the Residence Act (AufenthG)

• Act on the Residence, Employment and Integration of Foreigners in the Federal Territory (Residence Act - AufenthG)

• 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.

• Forms: You can obtain authority-specific forms from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.
• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Personal appearance required: yes

• Residence permit for the purpose of education; extension for the purpose of vocational training at school in Saxony-Anhalt

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