Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of research
Description
You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of research if you have concluded a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution in Germany to carry out a research project.
With a German residence permit for research purposes, you can also conduct research and teach in another EU country for a limited period of time. Some Member States require a separate notification to the relevant competent authorities. You can find out more on the homepage of the Federal Office for Migration and on the procedure and contact details of the respective National Contact Points in other EU Member States (see "further information").
The residence permit for the purpose of research is a temporary residence permit. It shall be granted for at least one year and for at least 2 years if it participates in a Union or multilateral mobility programme. In the case of a shorter duration of the research project, it shall be granted for its duration, but for at least one year in the case of participation in a Union or multilateral programme with mobility measures.
The residence permit entitles the holder to take up research activities at the research institution specified in the hosting agreement and to take up activities in teaching. The changes to the research project during the stay do not lead to the loss of this authorization.
- You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute and, if necessary, a suitable visa.
- There is no interest in expulsion against you.
- Your stay does not endanger or adversely affect the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- You have concluded a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution for the implementation of a research project in Germany.
- A declaration of assumption of costs from the research institution is available.
In principle, the research institution must undertake in writing to bear the costs, the public authorities up to six months after the termination of the hosting agreement or the contract. These include the cost of living during an unauthorised stay in an EU member state and of deportation.
However, a declaration of assumption of costs is not required in certain cases. Please contact your competent immigration authority in this regard. - You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your income without using public benefits.
- Valid passport
- Visa, if required
- Current biometric photo
- Hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution
- Proof of subsistence (e.B. proof of income)
- Proof of your health insurance
- Lease
- Issuance of the residence permit for the purpose of research: EUR 100
- Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be considered.
- Application for a residence permit for the purpose of research: at least eight weeks before the expiry of your visa or residence permit, which is still valid.
- Month of objection: 1 month
about 6 to 8 weeks.
If you have concluded a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution that is recognised for carrying out the special admission procedure for researchers in Germany, the Foreigners' Registration Office must issue the residence permit within 60 days of the application. The list of recognized research institutions and the information on them can be found under "Further information".
Please contact the Foreigners' Registration Office.
- You can obtain forms specific to the immigration authority from your immigration office, if necessary these are also offered online.
- Online procedure occasionally possible
- Written form required: yes
- Personal appearance required: yes
The residence permit must be applied for at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:
- Depending on the foreigners' registration office and concerns, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your immigration office offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
- If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your proofs will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
- In the event of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you upon receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your proofs will be checked (bring them to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the electronic residence permit (eAT card).
- If your application is granted, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
- After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Foreigners' Registration Office.
- The eAT card must always be collected in person.
Fees apply for issuing the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority
§ 18d Abs. 1 AufenthG
Ministry of the Interior and Municipal Affairs of the State of Brandenburg
15.07.2020
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38820 Halberstadt, Stadt
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- Harz:
- Apply for a certificate of permanent residence for Union citizens entitled to free movement
- Apply for a residence permit for a study-related internship EU
- Apply for a residence permit for self-employed persons who have completed their studies or are working as scientists or researchers
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of continuing your studies in another EU country
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of employing qualified tolerated persons
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of employment as a skilled worker with vocational training
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of employment if you have extensive practical professional knowledge
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of employment regardless of qualification as a skilled worker
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of finding a training place
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of studying
- Apply for a residence permit for the recognition of the professional qualification on the basis of an agreement between the Federal Employment Agency
- Apply for a residence permit in the event of a ban on deportation
- Apply for a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure with employment
- Apply for a residence permit to look for a job after completing your studies
- Apply for a residence permit to look for a job after completing your studies
- Apply for a residence permit to look for a job after completing your training
- Apply for a residence permit to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification
- Apply for accelerated skilled worker procedure
- Apply for an extension of residence permit for qualified tolerated persons for the purpose of employment
- Apply for an extension of the residence permit for urgent humanitarian or personal reasons
- Apply for an extension of the residence permit if there is a ban on deportation
- Apply for an extension of the residence permit to carry out a qualification measure
- Apply for an extension of the residence permit to continue your studies
- Apply for an extension of the residence permit to work as a civil servant with a German employer
- Apply for extension of residence permit for recognition of professional qualification on the basis of an agreement of the Federal Employment Agency
- Apply for the issuance of a permanent residence card for third-country national family members of citizens of the Union who are entitled to freedom of movement
- Applying for a residence card for family members of Union citizens
- Applying for a residence permit for a parent to join underage Germans
- Applying for a residence permit for children born in Germany
- Applying for a residence permit for exceptional cases of hardship
- Applying for a residence permit for expulsion
- Applying for a residence permit for freelancers
- Applying for a residence permit for job search for skilled workers with vocational training Applying for an extension
- Applying for a residence permit for mobile researchers
- Applying for a residence permit for parents to join a minor foreigner
- Applying for a residence permit for recognition of professional qualifications during employment
- Applying for a residence permit for refugees
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of applying to university
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of employment in the public interest
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of research
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of research for beneficiaries of international protection
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of training and further education
- Applying for a residence permit for the reunification of a foreign child with a German parent
- Applying for a residence permit for the spouse to join foreigners
- Applying for a residence permit for urgent humanitarian or personal reasons
- Applying for a residence permit for victims of a criminal offense under Sections 232 to 233a StGB
- Applying for a residence permit if you have subsidiary protection
- Applying for a residence permit to attend a general education school
- Applying for a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure
- Applying for a residence permit to look for a job after recognition of foreign professional qualifications
- Applying for a residence permit to look for a job after recognition of foreign professional qualifications
- Applying for a residence permit to look for a job after research activity
- Applying for a residence permit to look for a job after research activity
- Applying for a residence permit to look for a job after vocational training
- Applying for a residence permit to look for a job for qualified professionals with academic training
- Applying for a residence permit to look for a job for skilled workers with vocational training
- Applying for a residence permit to participate in the European Voluntary Service
- Applying for a residence permit to participate in the European Voluntary Service Extension
- Applying for a residence permit to pursue a self-employed activity
- Applying for a residence permit to pursue a self-employed activity extension
- Applying for a residence permit to work as a civil servant for a German employer
- Applying for a settlement permit for EU Blue Card holders
- Applying for a settlement permit for family members of Germans
- Applying for a settlement permit for highly qualified specialists
- Applying for a settlement permit for minor foreign children
- Applying for a settlement permit for recognised persons entitled to asylum and refugees
- Applying for an employment permit for persons with a residence permit
- Applying for an employment permit for persons with tolerated status
- Applying for an extension of a residence permit for freelancers
- Applying for an extension of a residence permit for refugees
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for children born in Germany
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for exceptional cases of hardship
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for mobile researchers
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for the family reunification of a foreign child to a German parent
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for the spouse to join foreigners
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for victims of a crime
- Applying for an extension of your residence permit to prepare for and study at university
- Extension of residence permit for the purpose of research for beneficiaries of international protection
- Residence permit for family reasons Issue for family reunification of a foreign spouse to a German
- Residence permit for the purpose of employment as a skilled worker with academic training: Apply for extension
- Residence permit for the purpose of employment as a skilled worker with vocational training: Apply for extension
- Residence permit for the purpose of employment in the public interest: Apply for an extension
- Residence permit for the purpose of employment regardless of qualification as a skilled worker: Apply for extension
- Residence permit for the purpose of employment with extensive practical professional knowledge: Apply for an extension
- Residence permit for the purpose of highly qualified employment: Apply for extension
- Residence permit for the purpose of training: Applying for an extension