Extending a residence permit for the purpose of training

You must apply for an extension in writing to the relevant office.

You will then either receive the requested extension or a rejection notice.

The responsibility lies with the foreigners authority of the district administration and the city administration of the independent city.

Prerequisites for the extension of the residence permit are:

• You fulfill the passport and visa requirements.
  For the passport requirement, it is sufficient if you have a replacement identity document.
• Your livelihood is secured.
• There are no grounds for deportation against you.
• Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You fulfill the admission requirements for the relevant training.
• You are not unreasonably delaying your training and
• You do not exceed the average duration of training.

• Proof of fulfillment of passport and visa requirements
• Proof of secure means of subsistence
• Proof that there are no grounds for deportation against you
• Proof that you do not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany
• Proof that you meet the admission requirements for training (original)
• Proof that you
  • will not unreasonably delay your training and
  • do not exceed the average duration of training

• Extension for up to three months: EUR 65.00
• Extension for more than three months: EUR 80.00

• § Section 8 Residence Act (AufenthG)
• § Section 16 Residence Act (AufenthG)
• § Section 17 Residence Act (AufenthG)