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Submit an application for renewal of the basic income

Extension of basic income benefits after the approval period expires by submitting a timely renewal application to the Job Center.

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Damit wir Submit an application for renewal of the basic income mit dem zuständigen Jobcenter in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: approx. 2 weeksSuccess rate: 90.0 %
Last reviewed: August 03, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit your application for renewal on time

    At the Job Center, no later than 3 months before the end of the benefit period.

  2. 2

    Provide current documentation

    Proof of income, bank statements, rental certificate.

  3. 3

    Received a new approval notice

    Generally granted for an additional 12 months.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Individuals who receive basic income and whose eligibility period is expiring.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks

Success rate

approx. 90.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Application submitted just before the deadline (gaps in coverage may occur)
  • Changes in income not reported

Common reasons for rejection

  • Income or assets exceed the thresholds
  • Application submitted late

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.

Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Weiterbewilligungsantrag Bürgergeld stellen?

In der Regel ca. 14 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
Data quality
100 %

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