Apply for an extension of a visa-free short stay

Prerequisites

• You are currently in Germany for a visa-free short stay.
• They wish to stay in Germany for a maximum of another 90 days.
• They do not engage in any gainful employment or work in Germany during this time.

Documents required

• Valid passport or passport substitute
• Proof of previous short stay (for example, entry stamp, stay in the Schengen Area)
• Proof that you were entitled to enter visa-free (for example, nationality of a state listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806)
• Declaration that you are not employed
• Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay
• Adequate health insurance coverage (for example, travel health insurance)

Please note

Deadlines

Apply for the extension as early as possible, before your visa-free short stay expires, but at least 90 days after entering the Schengen Area.


The extension is possible for a maximum of 90 days after the short stay.

Procedure

• You apply for the extension of your visa-free short stay with the required documents at the responsible authority.
• The responsible authority will review your application and documents. If necessary, they will request further documents or information from you.
• The relevant authority will decide on your application.
• You will receive a residence permit.
• They pay the fees.

Processing time

Processing usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.

Fees

Fees of €100.00 for adults and €50.00 for children apply.

Legal remedies

Contradiction


Lawsuit before the Administrative Court

Legal basis

Section 40 of the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthv/__40.html


Regulation (EU) No 2018/1806 (EU Visa Regulation)


https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32018R1806