Renew a residence permit in Oder-Spree
Renew a residence permit in Oder-Spree is handled by Amt für Ausländerangelegenheiten und Integration (zuständig für Oder-Spree); in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 months.
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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Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Processing time
approx. 2 months in Oder-Spree
The Amt für Ausländerangelegenheiten und Integration (zuständig für Oder-Spree) in Oder-Spree currently needs about approx. 2 months. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
Official: max. approx. 3 months
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.
Required documents
- PassportMandatory
- Proof of income / Employment contractMandatoryOften forgotten
- Proof of Health InsuranceMandatoryOften forgotten
- Biometric passport photoMandatory
Responsible authority
In Oder-Spree (Brandenburg): Amt für Ausländerangelegenheiten und Integration (zuständig für Oder-Spree)
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Who is eligible?
Third-country nationals with a temporary residence permit whose reason for residence remains valid.
Income limit
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 %