• Forms: You can obtain authority-specific forms from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.
• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes

The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training is a temporary residence permit. You can apply to extend your residence permit if you wish to continue your vocational training beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.

Apply for an extension of your residence permit at least eight weeks before the expiry date at the immigration office responsible for your place of residence.

The same conditions apply for the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training as for the granting of a residence permit.

If your residence permit is extended, it will be limited in time again. The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training will be extended for the duration of the training.

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 recognized and valid passport or passport substitute and a valid residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training in accordance with Section 16a (2) of the Residence Act.
• Your residence permit will expire in the near future.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• Your livelihood is secured for the duration of your vocational training.
• You have a training place in Germany that leads to a state-recognized vocational qualification in accordance with federal or state regulations.

• Passport or passport substitute
• Existing residence permit
• Proof of livelihood (e.g. blocked account at a German bank or declaration of commitment)
• Proof of apprenticeship
• Current biometric photo
• Tenancy agreement
• Proof of your health insurance

• Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training:
  • 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 possible

You must apply for an extension of your residence permit at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence.

• Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply online. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic application for a residence permit.
• If the application can only be made in person, arrange an appointment with the immigration office.
• During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to issue the electronic residence permit (eAT).
• In the case of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the Foreigners' 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 eAT card to be issued.
• If your application is approved, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be issued.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can collect your eAT card from the immigration office.

Fees are charged for the extension of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority

• Extension of the residence permit: no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your valid residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training
• Objection period: 1 month

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

The immigration authorities of the districts / independent cities are responsible in the state of Brandenburg

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

The immigration authorities of the districts / independent cities are responsible in the state of Brandenburg

§ Section 8 (1) in conjunction with. § Section 16a (2) AufenthG

• Residence Act

• You can also obtain free advice on the topics of entry, residence and employment 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 to 16:00
  Federal government portal for skilled workers from abroad
  https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/ueber-das-portal/kontakt/hotline/

Ministry of the Interior and Municipal Affairs of the State of Brandenburg