Applying for a residence permit to pursue a self-employed activity extension
Description
You are in possession of a residence permit that has been granted to you for a limited period of time for the exercise of a self-employed activity. You can apply for an extension of the residence permit if the conditions required when it was first issued continue to be met. An extension of the residence permit is only possible if the maximum period of 3 years has not yet been exhausted.
The residence permit can only be extended if
- there is an economic interest or regional need for the activity, and
- the activity can be expected to have a positive impact on the economy, and
- the financing of the implementation is secured by equity or by a loan commitment.
Furthermore, the general conditions for granting a residence permit must be met. These are in particular:
- a secure livelihood
- a clarified identity
- Possession of a valid national passport.
- Valid National Pass
- Proof of health insurance
- Lease
- Current profit calculation by the tax consultant
- Certificate in tax matters from the competent tax office
- 1 current biometric photo
- Please ask the immigration authority responsible for you whether further documents have to be submitted.
Application before the expiry of the current residence permit. An interview 4 to 6 weeks before the previous residence permit expires is recommended.
The residence permit plus any extensions are limited to a maximum period of 3 years.
The processing time depends on the amount of work at the locally responsible immigration office.
- Contradiction
Detailed information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the decision rejecting your application.
- Administrative court action.
Please contact the competent immigration authority.
- Online procedure possible: no
- Written form required: no
- Personal appearance necessary: yes
You can only apply for a residence permit in person at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence.
- You submit the required documents in the original and pay the application fee.
- The Foreigners' Registration Office checks whether the conditions for grant are met.
- If necessary, other authorities may be involved.
- If all requirements are met, the Foreigners' Registration Office will record your biometric data (photo, fingerprints) and order the electronic residence permit (eAT) from Bundesdruckerei GmbH.
- As soon as the eAT is completed, it will be handed over to you by the Foreigners' Registration Office.
§ 21 paragraph 1, paragraph 3, paragraph 4 sentence 1 act on the residence, gainful employment and integration of foreigners in the Federal territory (Residence Act – AufenthG)
§ 8 paragraph 1 AufenthG
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
District Office Harburg
Fachamt Einwohnerwesen
Harburg Town Hall Square 1
21073 Hamburg, Germany
E-mail: bezirksamt@harburg.hamburg.de
fax: 040 427907600
Phone: +49 40 428713849
20.11.2020
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06122 Halle (Saale)
06100 Halle (Saale)
Am Stadion 6, cultural center
- Monday, 08:00 to 15:00:
(Team Infothek / Team Asylum and Humanitarian Residence / Team Labor Market and Training - each without appointment; Team Duldung and Document Issuance with appointment) - Tuesday, 08:00 to 18:00:
(Team Infothek / Team Asylum and Humanitarian Residence / Team Labor Market and Training - each without appointment; Team Duldung and Document Issuance with appointment) - Wednesday, 08:00 to 15:00
(only document issue with appointment) - Thursday, 08:00 to 15:00
(Team Infothek / Team Asylum and Humanitarian Residence / Team Labor Market and Training - each without appointment; Team Duldung and Document Issuance with appointment)
Am Stadion 5
Individual appointments will continue to take place on the premises of the Foreigners' Registration Office, Am Stadion 5, 06122 Halle (Saale). Please pay attention to the information in your appointment.
Appointments with the Duldung team and the issuing of documents are only possible by prior appointment.
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