Applying for an extension of a residence permit to carry out self-employed work
Service description
You hold a residence permit that was granted to you on a temporary basis to enable you to carry out self-employed work. You may apply for an extension of your residence permit if the conditions required when it was first granted are still met. An extension of the residence permit is only possible if the maximum period of 3 years has not yet been exhausted.
Procedure
You can only apply for a residence permit in person at the Foreigners’ Registration Office responsible for your place of residence.
- You must submit the original copies of the required documents and pay the application fee.
- The Immigration Authority checks whether the conditions for granting the permit have been met.
- Other authorities may be involved where necessary.
- Once all the requirements have been met, the Foreigners’ Registration Office will record your biometric data (photograph, fingerprints) and order the electronic residence permit (eAT) from Bundesdruckerei GmbH.
- Once the eAT has been issued, it will be handed to you by the Foreigners’ Registration Office.
Who should I contact?
Please contact the responsible immigration office.
Prerequisites
Your residence permit can only be extended if
- there is an economic interest in, or a regional need for, the activity, and
- the activity is expected to have a positive impact on the economy and
- the funding for the implementation is secured through equity or a loan commitment.
Furthermore, the general conditions for the granting of a residence permit must be met. These are, in particular:
- a secure livelihood
- a clear identity
- Possession of a valid national passport.
Which documents are required?
- Valid national passport
- Proof of health insurance
- Rental agreement
- Current profit calculation by the tax adviser
- Certificate relating to tax matters issued by the relevant tax office
- 1 recent biometric photograph
- Please check with your local immigration office to see whether any further documents need to be submitted.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
Submit your application before your current residence permit expires. It is recommended that you attend an appointment 4 to 6 weeks before your current residence permit expires.
The residence permit, together with any extensions, is limited to a maximum period of 3 years.
Processing time
The processing time depends on the workload at the relevant local immigration authority.
Legal basis
Section 21(1), (3) and (4), first sentence, of the Act on the Residence, Employment and Integration of Foreign Nationals in the Federal Territory (Residence Act – AufenthG)
Section 8(1) of the Residence Act (AufenthG)
Legal remedy
- Contradiction
You can find detailed information on how to lodge an appeal in the notice informing you that your application has been rejected.
- Administrative court proceedings.
Applications / Forms
- Personal appearance required: yes
Author
Forwarding service: Deep link to the original portal- Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment: extension to allow self-employment in Saxony-Anhalt
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- Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment: extension to allow self-employment in Saxony-Anhalt