Applying for an extension of a residence permit for the purpose of research

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

The immigration authority responsible for the applicant’s place of residence

• You hold a recognised and valid passport or passport substitute, as well as a valid residence permit for the purpose of research in accordance with Section 18d(1) 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 an admission agreement or a corresponding contract to carry out a research project at a research institution.
• If the Foreigners’ Registration Office has required you to attend an integration course: You may provide evidence of successful completion of the integration course or demonstrate that you have otherwise integrated into society and social life.

• Valid passport or passport substitute
• Existing residence permit
• Current biometric photo
• An admission agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution for the purpose of carrying out the research project
• Rental agreement
• Proof of means of support (including 3 proofs of income from the last 3 months)
• 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

• § Section 8 (1) Residence Act (AufenthG)
• Section 18d(1) of the 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.

• You can obtain the forms from your local immigration office; they may also be available online.

- Online procedures are possible in some cases

- Written form required: yes

- Must attend in person: yes

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment; extension for the purpose of research in Saxony-Anhalt

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