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Apply for an extension of the residence permit for the purpose of applying for a degree

Description

If you have a residence permit for the purpose of looking for a place to study and its total validity period of nine months has not yet been reached, you can apply for an extension of the residence permit.

In principle, the same conditions must be met for the extension of the residence permit as for the first issuance of the residence permit. That is:

  • You would like to continue your search for a place to study.
  • Your application is expected to be completed within a reasonable period of time.
  • Based on your school-leaving qualification, you are entitled to attend a German university or a preparatory college.
  • You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the study application from your own funds without using public services.
  • There is no interest in expulsion against you.
  • Their stay does not endanger 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 first issue:

  • Recognized and valid identity document (e.g. passport or passport substitute)
  • Up-to-date biometric photo in the passport (45 x 35 mm)
  • Proof of securing a livelihood (e.g. from one's own assets, payment of a security deposit into a blocked account, bank guarantee, declaration of commitment, scholarship, proof of parents' income or similar)
  • Proof of health insurance coverage (e.g. confirmation of health insurance coverage or insurance policy)
  • Proof of previous application activities (it should be understandable that the application can be completed within a reasonable period of time)
  • In the case of minors: consent of all persons with custody to the planned stay (declaration of consent); if the parents with custody are unable to submit the application jointly for their child, a written power of attorney from the absent parent is required; if custody is granted to only one parent, the signature of that parent is sufficient

The documents and information must always be submitted in German. In individual cases, the Foreigners' Registration Office may require less or more evidence.

If necessary, you may have to submit proof of your university entrance qualification to the Foreigners' Registration Office again.

  • 96.00 euros for a further stay of up to three months for adult applicants
  • EUR 48.00 for a further stay of up to three months for underage applicants
  • 93.00 euros for a further stay of more than three months for adult applicants
  • EUR 46.50 for a further stay of more than three months for underage applicants

Remark:

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

The timing and form of fee collection and payment vary depending on the authority.

In certain cases, fee reductions or exemptions may be considered (e.g. for persons entitled to asylum or recognised refugees). Lower fees may apply for Turkish nationals.

Application Deadline

6 weeks to 8 weeks

Note (for more information on the deadline):

The extension of the residence permit must be applied for before the validity of the current residence permit ends. The application should be received by the Foreigners' Registration Office at least six to eight weeks before the expiry of the residence permit.

Duration

The residence permit is a temporary residence permit and can only be extended up to a maximum period of nine months. An extension must be applied for at the Foreigners' Registration Office in good time before the validity expires.

Duration (at span): approx. 6 weeks to 8 weeks

Note for further information on processing time:

The processing time may vary depending on the workload of the Foreigners' Registration Office.

It takes about 4 to 6 weeks for Bundesdruckerei to produce the electronic residence permit.

  • Objection to the decision of the Foreigners' Registration Office within one month of notification
  • Bringing an action before the court named in the notice of opposition if the objection is not upheld

the immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

Forms available: No

Written form required: No

Informal application possible: Yes

Personal appearance required: Yes

  • Find out whether your Foreigners' Registration Office allows you to apply online or has a special application form.
  • If you have not yet reached the age of 18, you are not allowed to submit the application yourself, but need a representative (as a rule, the application is made by the parents with custody).
  • If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration Office. In the case of an online application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receipt of your application to make an appointment.
  • If you have not yet reached the age of 18, you must be accompanied by at least one representative during the personal interview. If the parents with custody are unable to appear in person, a written power of attorney must be provided for the application.
  • During the appointment, your identity and documents will be checked (please bring your documents, if possible in the original, with you to the appointment).
  • If your application is granted, your fingerprints will be taken in the form of a new electronic residence permit (eATKarte) for the production of the residence permit.
  • The Foreigners' Registration Office commissions the production of the eAT card from Bundesdruckerei. After completion, you will receive information and can pick up the eAT card from the responsible office. The eAT card must always be picked up in person.
  • If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice.
  • The procedure at the Foreigners' Registration Office is usually carried out in German.
  • All information provided to the Foreigners' Registration Office should be correct and complete to the best of our knowledge and belief so that the request can be processed without major delays.
  • Incorrect or incomplete information can slow down the procedure and be detrimental to the persons concerned. In the event of an emergency, incorrect or incomplete information that is not completed or corrected in time vis-à-vis the Foreigners' Registration Office may result in the revocation of residence rights already granted, a fine, imprisonment of up to three years or expulsion from the federal territory.
  • Due to the complexity of the right of residence, this description is for information purposes only and is not legally binding.

Ministry of the Interior and Municipal Affairs of the State of Brandenburg

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Authority
Landkreis Wittenberg - Ausländerangelegenheiten
Breitscheidstraße 3
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
03491 806-3330
03491 806-3390

Office hours of the specialist services:

Tuesday
08:30 - 12:00
13:00 - 15:00
Thursday
08:30 - 12:00
13:00 - 18:00

Information of the district of Wittenberg:

Monday
08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 14:00
thursday
08:30 - 18:00
Friday
08:30 - 14:00

Frau Christina Huth

Function: Clerk
03491 806-3335

Herr Artur Klassen

Function: Clerk
03491 806-3339

Herr Holger Krüger

Function: Clerk
03491 806-3331

Frau Anja Kuhlbrodt

Function: Clerk
03491 806-3333

Frau Heike Maul

Function: Clerk
03491 806-3334

Frau Saskia Rosenau

Function: Clerk
03491 806-3332

03491 806-3338

Herr Manuel Sandau

Function: Head of Department Foreigners' Affairs
03491 806-3330
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