Application for extension of residence permit for long-term residents in another EU country

Prerequisites

• They have the appropriate residence permit.
• They are or were entitled to long-term residence in another EU country.

Documents required

• valid passport or passport substitute from your country of origin
• biometric passport photo in electronic form
  • You can have a passport photo taken on site. A photo booth is available.
  • You can have a passport photo taken by a certified photographer who will make it available electronically to the relevant authority via a cloud.
• You may be required to submit further documents. You can find out more when completing the online service or from the responsible authority.

Please note

Deadlines

no

Procedure

• They use the provided online service to apply for the extension of their residence permit and to upload the required documents.
• The relevant authority will then send you an appointment for a consultation.
• Please bring all necessary documents, preferably in original form, to the appointment.
• The relevant authority will verify your identity and documents.
• The responsible authority will involve other authorities if necessary.
• You pay the necessary fees.
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints, signature and a biometric photo will be taken for the production of the electronic residence permit (eAT).
• The responsible authority commissions an external body, the Federal Printing Office, to produce your eAT.
• Once your electronic residence permit (eAT) is ready, you can collect it in person from the responsible office. The responsible office will contact you to schedule an appointment.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice stating the reasons for the rejection.

Processing time

Processing takes place directly during the appointment, provided all documents are complete. The delivery time from the Federal Printing Office for the electronic residence permit is then typically 2 to 4 weeks.

Fees

Adults: 93 EUR,


Minors: €46.50




Certain groups of people may be exempt from the fee. The relevant authority can provide you with more detailed information.

Legal remedies

• Contradiction


• Lawsuit before the Administrative Court

Legal basis

Section 8 paragraph 1 of the Residence Act (AufenthG)


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




Section 38a of the Residence Act (AufenthG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__38a.html