Electronic Residence Permit (eAT) Extension

The respective immigration authorities are responsible for the district administrations or city administrations of the district-free cities.

An extension of the residence permit is subject to the same conditions as the first issue. However, the competent authority may exclude an extension if, according to its intended purpose, the stay should be temporary. The extension must now also take into account whether a foreigner has fulfilled his obligation to properly participate in an integration course. If the foreigner was or is obliged to participate in the integration course, the residence permit will only be extended by one year until the foreigner has successfully completed the integration course or proves that his integration into social life has taken place elsewhere.

Passport and other documents - depending on which procedures have preceded. Since the individual case is decisive, the necessary documents should be requested in advance from the competent authority.

Extension of the residence permit:

• up to three months: 65,00 Euro
• of more than three months: 80,00 Euro 

Please apply for the renewal of a residence permit at least 2 months before the expiry of your previous residence permit. In the case of temporary residence permits, the date of validity of the permit shall be used to determine the period of validity.

The question of the processing time depends on the specific individual case.

• §§ 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 16 et seq. act on the residence, gainful employment and integration of foreigners in the Federal territory (Residence Act - AufenthG)
• § 45 Residence Ordinance (AufenthV)
• § 41 Residence Ordinance (AufenthV)

An objection can be lodged against the refusal of a residence permit. The more detailed details on this can be found in the decision of the foreigners authority.

The respective application forms are kept at the respective local immigration office. They are often also available on the website of the city or district administration.