Extension of the residence permit after a positive asylum decision

If you receive a positive decision after the asylum procedure, you, as the applicant, will receive a temporary residence permit.

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Detailed description

If a positive decision is issued after the asylum procedure, the applicant receives a temporary residence permit (residence permit pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1, Paragraph 2 or Paragraph 3 of the Residence Act - residence for humanitarian reasons).



An asylum application will be approved if one of the four forms of protection applies:

  • Asylum seekers(§ 25 para. 1 AufenthG) and recognized refugees(§ 25 para. 2 1st alternative AufenthG) generally receive a residence permit limited to 3 years.
  • Subsidiary protection(§ 25 para. 2 2nd alternative of the Residence Act) generally grants a residence permit limited to 2 years.
  • A prohibition of deportation(§ 25 para. 3 of the Residence Act) generally grants a residence permit limited to 1 year or 3 years.

The Authority for the Interior and Sport – Office for Migration (BIS / M) is responsible for the initial issuance of a residence permit following a positive asylum decision.


This also applies to the initial issuance in cases of family reunification with refugees (residence permit pursuant to Sections 30 and 32 of the Residence Act).



The Hamburg Service's Foreigners' Affairs offices are generally responsible for extending these residence permits.

 

Information

Prerequisites

Existence of a residence permit in accordance with Section 25 (1) or (2) or (3) AufenthG; for family members with a residence permit according to § 30 or 32 AufenthG.



Personal interview with the responsible office.

Documents required

Basically:

  • Current electronic residence permit (eAT)
  • National passport or travel document
  • 1 biometric passport photo (not older than 6 months)
  • Pay slips for the past three months.
    • In the event of unemployment: current SGB II notification or social welfare notification.

§ 30 AufenhG (spouse) additionally:

  • Current eAT
  • National passport or travel document
  • National passport or travel document and eAT of the spouse (with a residence permit in accordance with Section 25 Paragraph 1 or Paragraph 2 or Paragraph 3 of the Residence Act)
  • Marriage certificate
  • rental contract
  • Proof of the current rent
  • Language certificates

Section 32 AufenthG (children) additionally:

  • current electronic residence permit (eAT)
  • National passport or travel document
  • National passport or travel document and electronic residence permit (eAT) of the parents
  • Birth certificate
  • Parents' marriage certificate
  • School certificate stating the desired school-leaving qualification
  • Language certificates

If the required documents are not available, this must be discussed on site.

Deadlines

Please apply for an extension of your residence permit 4 months before your current residence permit expires.

Procedure

  • Contact the responsible local immigration office to make an appointment.
  • Speak to us personally and submit your application at the agreed time, bring the required documents with you and pay any fees that may arise.
  • Your application will be checked by the responsible department.
  • In the event of a positive decision on your application:
    • The biometric data are recorded.
    • The electronic residence permit (eAT) is ordered from Bundesdruckerei GmbH.
    • Another appointment will be made to receive the new electronic residence permit (eAT) and, if applicable, the travel document.
    • The new electronic residence permit (eAT) and, if applicable, the travel document will be issued. Collection is also possible by a third party on presentation of a power of attorney.

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 two to four weeks.

Fees

Fees may apply for residence permits and substitute passport documents.


You can find out whether and how much fees will be charged from your responsible authority.

Legal remedies


  • Contradiction

  • Lawsuit before the Administrative Court

Legal basis

Section 25 paragraphs 1-3 of the Residence Act (AufenthG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__25.html




Section 30 of the Residence Act (AufenthG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__30.html




Section 32 of the Residence Act (AufenthG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__32.html

Forms and downloads

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Last updated: 21.01.2026