Applying for an extension of a residence permit for the purpose of employment for (formerly) qualified tolerated persons

• Find out whether your foreigners authority allows you to apply online or has a special application form.
• If the application can only be submitted in person, make an appointment at the immigration office. If you apply online, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your application to arrange an appointment.
• During the appointment, your identity and documents will be checked (please bring your documents to the appointment, in the original if possible).
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken to produce a new electronic residence permit (eAT card). The Foreigners' Registration Office will commission the Bundesdruckerei to produce the eAT card. After completion, you will receive information and can collect the residence permit from the responsible office. The eAT card must always be collected in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a notice of rejection.

The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence is responsible for processing the application.

In principle, you must meet the same requirements for the extension of the residence permit as for the initial issue of the residence permit, i.e:

• You have a recognized and valid identity document (for example, passport or passport substitute).
• You have in the federal territory
  • completed qualified vocational training in a state-recognized or comparable regulated training occupation or a university degree or
  • with a recognized university degree or a foreign university degree comparable to a German university degree, have worked continuously for at least two years in an occupation that was appropriate to their degree or
  • have been in qualified employment for at least three years without interruption and have not been dependent on public funds within the last year (with the exception of benefits to cover the necessary costs of accommodation and heating).
• You have sufficient German language skills at least at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• You can present a concrete job offer or a contract (the form "Declaration of employment" serves as proof of the concrete job offer).
• You have sufficient living space for yourself and your family.
• The Federal Employment Agency has approved your employment.
• You can cover your living expenses and health insurance from your own resources without claiming public benefits.
• There are no grounds for deportation against you.

Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany

In principle, the extension of your residence permit requires the submission of the same documents as for the initial issue:

• Recognized and valid identity document (e.g. passport or passport substitute)
• Current biometric photo in passport format (45 x 35 mm)
• Proof of completed training (e.g. university degree, certificates of completed vocational training)
• For foreign university degrees:
  • Notification of recognition or comparability of the university degree, if available
  • Certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB), if available
• Employment contract or the "Declaration of employment" form completed and signed by the employer (see Forms).
• Proof of previous employment (e.g. references, employment contracts), if available
• Proof of German language skills
• Proof of means of subsistence (e.g. equity capital, blocked account, declaration of commitment)
• Proof of health insurance cover
• Current registration certificate

In individual cases, the Immigration Office may require less or further proof.

The following fees apply:

• 96.00 for a further stay of up to three months
• 93.00 for a further stay of more than three months

Remark:

Additional fees may apply for the issuance of a residence permit in the form of an electronic residence permit, which can also be used as electronic proof of identity.

• (Section 45 No. 2 Residence Ordinance - Fees for the residence permit, the EU Blue Card, the ICT Card and the Mobile ICT Card)

Application deadline:

The application should be received by the Foreigners' Registration Office no later than 8 before your current residence permit expires

Duration: maximum 2

Objection period:

1 month

Duration: approx. 8

Note for further information on the processing time:

The production of the electronic residence permit by the Bundesdruckerei takes about 4 to 6 weeks.

• § Section 8 (1) Residence Act (AufenthG) - Extension of the residence permit
• § Section 19d Residence Act (AufenthG) - Residence permit for qualified tolerated persons for the purpose of employment

• Appeal against the decision of the immigration authority
• Legal action before the court named in the notice of objection if the objection is not upheld

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: Yes

02.06.2022