Granting a residence permit to continue a course of study started in another EU country

You must apply for a residence permit at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic application for a residence permit.
• If you can only apply in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents checked (bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• In the case of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the Immigration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• 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 the eAT card from the immigration office.
• The eAT card must always be collected in person.
• Fees are charged for the issue of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

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

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

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You have been recognized as a beneficiary of international protection in another EU member state.
• You have been studying in another EU member state for at least two years.
• You have been admitted to a state-recognized university or a recognized educational institution in Germany.
• You can prove that you are participating in a Union or multilateral program with mobility measures (e.g. Erasmus) or that you are covered by an agreement between two or more universities.
• Your livelihood is guaranteed for the duration of your studies.

• Valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Current residence permit
• Proof of livelihood (e.g. scholarship certificate, declaration of commitment, blocked account at a bank)
• Tenancy agreement
• Proof of your health insurance
• Proof of international protection status in another EU member state
• Proof of study in another EU member state and, if applicable, proof of participation in a program with mobility measures (e.g. Erasmus)
• Letter of admission from the receiving educational institution in Germany

Issuing a residence permit: EUR 100.00

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be possible.

Objection period: 1 month

about six to eight weeks

§ Section 16b (7) AufenthG

• Residence Act

• Forms: Forms can be obtained from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online
• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes

11.08.2020