Applying for an extension of a residence permit for mobile researchers

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 for mobile researchers in accordance with Section 18f of the Residence Act.
• 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 may submit an admission agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution for the purpose of carrying out the research project

• Passport or passport replacement
• 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

• § Section 8 (1) Residence Act (AufenthG)
• Section 18f 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 procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment: extension for mobile researchers in Saxony-Anhalt

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