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Which place to enter?

The location is used to determine the responsible office for the selected administrative service. In most cases you can enter your place of residence to find the competent authority. However, there are also cases in which a different location must be specified. Here are some examples:

Birth certificateYou want to get married and need a birth certificate. You live in Hanover, but you were born in Celle. You must therefore state your place of birth, i.e. Celle.

Business registrationYou would like to register a business in Braunschweig. Your place of residence is Hanover. You must therefore state the location of your future business, i.e. Braunschweig.

Apply for a building permitYou would like to build a house in Wunstorf and therefore apply for a building permit. Her place of residence is currently Hanover. You must indicate the place where the house is to be built. In this case it is Wunstorf.

Apply for a residence permit to look for a job after completing a research activity

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As a researcher, you have a legal entitlement to a residence permit to look for a job. The residence permit will be issued for a maximum of 9 months directly following your previous research activity. This enables you to find a job that is appropriate to your qualifications. The aim of the search can also be self-employment. This residence permit allows you to work without restriction.

Who should I contact?

To the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence.

Responsible authorities

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Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Sicherheit und Ordnung
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Emsland
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Telephone: 05931 44-0
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.emsland.de
Opening Hours:

Öffnungszeiten 

Mo. - Do. 08:30 - 12:30 Uhr u. 14:30 - 16:00 Uhr
Fr. 08:30 - 12:30 Uhr

Ausländerbehörde seit 01.10.2009:
Mo., Di., Do. 08:30 - 12:30 Uhr u. 14:30 - 16:00 Uhr
Fr. 08:30 - 12:30 Uhr
Wichtig: Terminvereinbarung (telefonisch oder per E-Mail) erforderlich

Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Bus: 993

Requirements

You have carried out a research activity in Germany, completed it and held a valid residence permit for the purpose of research (§ 18d or § 18e AufenthG). Further general conditions for the granting of a residence permit are:
- a secure livelihood,
- a clarified identity,
- possession of a valid national passport.


Applications / forms

- Forms: none
- Online procedure possible: no
- Written form required: no
- Personal appearance required: yes


Which documents are required?

- Valid national passport
- Proof of a secure livelihood (e.g. employment contract and pay slips, bank statements, submission of a declaration of commitment by a third party)
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of qualification (degree certificate, diploma or certificate from your university confirming successful completion of a course of study)
- 1 current biometric photo
- Please enquire at the foreigners authority responsible for you whether you need to submit further documents






What are the fees?

Fixed costs: Fee EUR 98,00

Fee: 98,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no

Process flow

You can only apply for a residence permit in person at the aliens' registration office responsible for your place of residence.
- You submit the required documents in the original and pay the application fee.
- The Aliens' Registration Office will check whether the conditions for issuing the permit are met.
- If all requirements are met, the Aliens' Registration Office will take your biometric data (photo, fingerprints) and order the electronic residence permit (eAT) from Bundesdruckerei GmbH.
- As soon as the eAT is ready, it will be handed over to you by the Aliens' Registration Office.



What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Application before expiry of the current residence permit. It is recommended to apply 4 to 6 weeks before the current residence permit expires.

Application Deadline: 4 Weeks
An interview 4 to 6 weeks before the previous residence title expires is recommended.

Processing duration

- The processing time can vary in the locally responsible foreigners authorities (about 5 to 6 weeks).

Processing Time: 5 Weeks
Depending on the local immigration office (about 5 to 6 weeks).

What else should I know?

Do you have a general question, or was your inquiry not addressed by the local contact?

Einheitlicher Ansprechpartner des Landes Niedersachsen

Address: Friedrichswall 1, 30159 Hannover
Timetable
Telephone: 0511 120-5521
Email: ea@niedersachsen.de

Legal basis

Appeal

Administrative court action

You can find detailed information on this in the decision rejecting your application.

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.
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