Apply for an extension of your residence permit with sustainable integration

Prerequisites

• You must have lived in Germany for a long time
  • People with a residence permit: for at least six years (or four years if you live with a minor child)
  • People with a tolerated stay: for at least 30 months
• Your identity has been clearly established
• They are committed to the basic democratic order
• You speak German
• You largely secure your livelihood without having to rely on social benefits

Documents required

• Recognized and valid identity document (e.g. passport or passport replacement)
• Current biometric photo in passport size (45 x 35 mm)
• current residence permit
• Evidence of integration
• Proof of securing your livelihood (e.g. from your own assets,
  Deposit of a security deposit into a blocked account, bank guarantee, declaration of commitment)
• Proof of health insurance coverage (e.g. health insurance confirmation of insurance coverage or insurance policy).
• For minors: consent of all persons with legal custody of the planned stay (declaration of consent); If the parents with custody cannot submit the application together for their child, written authorization from the absent parent is required; If only one parent has custody, the signature of this parent is sufficient

The documents and information must generally be presented in German. In individual cases, the responsible body may require less or more evidence.

Please note

In certain cases, such as illness or disability, certain requirements may not apply.

Spouses, life partners and minor children of a sustainably integrated person can also receive a residence permit under certain conditions.

Deadlines

You must apply for the extension of your residence permit in good time before your current residence permit expires.

Procedure

• Arrange an appointment with the local authority responsible.
• At the appointment you apply for the residence permit and submit the necessary documents.
• During your appointment, the fingerprints of the person for whom the residence permit is being applied for will be taken. Children under 6 years of age are exempt from this.
• If your application is approved, the immigration authority will commission the Federal Printing Office to produce the electronic residence permit.
• A few weeks later you can collect the electronic residence permit from the responsible office.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive the decision in a written notice.

The exact procedure may vary depending on the specific circumstances and local regulations. It is advisable that you contact the local authority at an early stage and, if necessary, seek professional advice to ensure that all requirements are met.

Processing time

6 - 8 weeks

Legal remedies

contradiction

Legal basis

§ 8 Paragraph 1 Residence Act (AufenthG)

www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__8.html


§ 25b paragraph 1 Residence Act (AufenthG)

www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__25b.html