Leistungen A-Z

• Forms: forms specific to the authorities can be obtained from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.
• Online procedure possible in some cases
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes

The residence permit to carry out a qualification measure is a temporary residence title. You can apply for an extension of the residence permit if the qualification measure(s) has/have not yet compensated for the identified deficits of foreign qualification, e.g. because you have to repeat an examination or the examinations are preceded by long waiting periods.

The same requirements apply to the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of carrying out a qualification measure as to the granting of the residence permit. In particular, your livelihood should be secured for the entire duration of the qualification measure(s).

In the case of an extension, your residence permit will be limited again. The residence permit for the purpose of carrying out a qualification measure can be extended by six months. However, the total duration of stay for the purpose of carrying out the qualification measures may not exceed two years.

As a rule, the residence permit cannot be extended if this was already ruled out when the residence permit was issued or last extended.

• You have a recognised and valid passport or passport substitute as well as the valid residence permit to carry out a qualification measure for the purpose of recognising your foreign professional qualification in accordance with Section 16d (1) of the Residence Act.
• The period of validity of your residence permit will expire in the near future.
• There is no interest in deportation against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• The qualification measure is still suitable to enable the recognition of the professional qualification or the access to the profession.
• Your livelihood is secured.

• Passport or passport replacement
• Current biometric photo
• Existing residence permit
• Proof of means of subsistence (e.g. blocked account at a bank)
• Proof of health insurance
• Rental contract
• Proof of qualification measures, if applicable further education plan

• Extension of the residence permit to carry out a qualification measure for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications:
  For a further stay of up to three months: EUR 96
  for a further stay of more than three months: EUR 93
• Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be considered.

You must apply for the extension of your residence permit at the aliens' registration office responsible for your place of residence.

• Depending on the foreigners authority and your concerns, it may be possible to apply via the internet. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic application for the residence permit.
• If the application can only be submitted in person, arrange an appointment with the Aliens' Registration Office.
• During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the issuing of the electronic residence permit (eAT).
• In the case of an electronic application, the Aliens' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the Aliens' Registration Office. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issuing of the eAT card.
• If your application is granted, the Aliens' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can collect your eAT card from the Aliens' Registration Office.
• There are fees for the extension of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

• Extension of the residence permit: at the latest eight weeks before the expiry of your still valid residence permit.
• Objection period: 1 month

The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

Responsible in the state of Brandenburg is the immigration authority of the district/independent city

The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

Responsible in the state of Brandenburg is the immigration authority of the district/independent city

• § 8 paragraph 1 Residence Act (AufenthG)
• § 16d paragraph 1 Residence Act (AufenthG)

• Central Office for Professional Recognition:
  https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/de/pro/zsba.php#
  (German)
  https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/pro/service-center.php
  (English)
• Recognition in Germany:
  https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/de/index.php
  (German)
  https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php
  (English)
• Free advice on entry, residence and employment is also available from the "Working and Living in Germany Hotline" of the Federal Government's portal for skilled workers from abroad.
  Telephone: 030 1815-1111
  Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Portal of the Federal Government for skilled workers from abroad:
  https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/ueber-das-portal/kontakt/hotline/

Ministry of the Interior and for Local Affairs of the State of Brandenburg