Renew a residence permit
Extension of a temporary residence permit before it expires at the Office of Immigration and Naturalization.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Renew a residence permit mit dem zuständigen Ausländerbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Renew a residence permit.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Passport · Proof of income / Employment contract · Proof of Health Insurance · Biometric passport photo
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
How to proceed
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Make an appointment in advance
Ideally, 8–12 weeks before the permit expires, at the Office of Immigration and Naturalization.
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Submit documents
Passport, proof of income, lease agreement, health insurance, biometric photo.
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Receive a Certificate of No Objection
If an application is filed before the expiration date, the stay is considered authorized until a decision is made.
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Pick up the new title
The electronic residence permit (eAT) has been issued and is ready for pickup.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Third-country nationals with a temporary residence permit whose reason for residence remains valid.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 88.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The application was filed only after the old title had expired
- •Proof of income/employment contract is missing
- •The biometric photo does not meet the requirements
Common reasons for rejection
- •Livelihood not secured
- •Purpose of stay: not applicable
- •Lack of health insurance coverage
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
What happens if the license expires before it is renewed?▼
Anyone who submits the application in time before the deadline will receive a provisional residence permit and remain in the country legally—if the application is submitted late, there is a risk of gaps in residency status.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge
- Data quality
- 100 %