Applying for an extension of a residence permit to look for a job after research activity

As a researcher, you have a legal right to be granted a work permit to look for a job for a maximum of 9 months directly after your research activity.

As a researcher, you have a legal right to receive a residence permit to look for a job. The residence permit will be issued to you for a maximum of 9 months directly after your research activity. If this maximum period was not used when it was first issued, the residence permit may be extended accordingly. However, if you cannot find a job during these 9 months, an extension is excluded and you are obliged to leave Germany. This residence permit allows gainful employment without restriction.
 

Locally competent immigration authority

- Online procedure possible: no
- Written form required: no
- Personal appearance required: yes
 

You already hold a residence permit for the purpose of looking for a job after a research activity that has not yet exhausted the maximum period of 9 months.
In addition, you meet the general requirements for obtaining a residence permit. These are in particular:
- a secure livelihood,
- a clear identity,
- Possession of a valid national passport.
 

-Contradiction
Detailed information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the decision rejecting your application.
 

You can only apply for an extension of 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 all requirements are met, the Foreigners' Registration Office will record your biometric data (photo, fingerprints) and
orders the electronic residence title (eAT) from Bundesdruckerei GmbH.
- As soon as the eAT is completed, it will be handed over to you by the Foreigners' Registration Office.
 

Depends on the amount of work at the locally responsible immigration authority.

Cost framework: Fee: EUR 93.00 – 96.00

Please submit an application for extension in good time (4 - 6 weeks) before the expiry of the residence permit.