Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of research for persons entitled to international protection

You must apply for a residence permit at the Foreigners’ Registration Office responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• 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 you can only submit your application in person, please arrange an appointment with the Foreigners’ Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to produce an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• 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, if necessary. 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 production of the electronic residence permit (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.
• The eAT card must, as a rule, be collected in person.

Fees are payable for the issue 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.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Their stay does not jeopardise or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You have entered into an admission agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution in Germany to carry out a research project.
• You have been granted international protection in another EU Member State where you have resided for at least two years following the granting of that protection.
• A declaration of financial support from the research institution has been provided.
  As a general rule, the research institution must undertake in writing to cover the costs incurred by public authorities for up to six months following the termination of the hosting agreement or contract. These include the costs of the foreign national’s living expenses during an unauthorised stay in an EU Member State and the costs of deportation. In certain cases, the declaration of financial responsibility is not required. Please contact your local immigration authority for further information.
• You can cover your living expenses and health insurance cover from your income without having to rely on state benefits.

• Valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Proof of the status of a person entitled to international protection in another EU Member State
• Proof of the length of stay in the EU Member State which granted the protection status
• An admission agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution for the purpose of carrying out the research project
• Proof of livelihood
• Proof of your health insurance
• Rental agreement

Section 18d(6) of the Residence Act

• 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 forms specific to the Foreigners’ Registration Office from your local Foreigners’ Registration Office; these 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: Issuance to researchers recognised as refugees or similar in another EU Member State whilst in Saxony-Anhalt

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