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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:

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Applying for an extension of the residence permit for mobile researchers


The residence permit for the purpose of research for mobile researchers is a temporary residence title. You can apply for an extension of the residence permit if you want to continue your work at a research institution beyond the period of validity of your residence permit.

Apply for the extension of your residence permit at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence no later than eight weeks before the expiry of the time limit.

The same requirements apply to the extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research as to its issue. In particular, you should be able to present a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution.

In the case of an extension, your residence permit will be limited again. The residence permit for the purpose of research will be extended for the duration of the research project. However, the stay in the Federal territory may not last longer than one year in total.

As a rule, the residence permit cannot be extended if this was already excluded when the residence permit was issued or last extended.

Which documents are required?

  • Passport or passport replacement
  • Existing residence permit
  • Current biometric photo
  • Hosting agreement or an appropriate contract with a research institution to carry out the research project.
  • Tenancy agreement
  • Proof of living expenses (incl. 3 proofs of income for the last 3 months)
  • Proof of health insurance

Requirements

  • You possess a recognised and valid passport or passport replacement as well as the valid residence permit for the purpose of research for mobile researchers according to § 18f Residence Act.
  • There is no interest in deportation against you.
  • Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • You can secure your livelihood and health insurance cover from your income without claiming public benefits.
  • You can present a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution for the implementation of the research project.

What are the fees?

Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research for mobile researchers:

  • For a further stay of up to three months: EUR 96
  • for a further stay of more than three months: EUR 93

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

Fee: 96,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no

Fee: 93,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no

Process flow

The extension of your residence permit must be applied for at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence.

  • Depending on the immigration authority and concerns, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your immigration authority offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
  • If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office.
  • During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the electronic residence title (eAT card).
  • In the event of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you upon receipt of your online application in order to arrange an appointment for an interview at the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your proof will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issuance of the eAT card.
  • If your application is granted, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
  • After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up your eAT card at the Foreigners' Registration Office.

Fees apply for the extension of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment varies depending on the authority.

Processing duration

about 6 to 8 weeks.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

  • Extension of the residence permit: at the latest eight weeks before the expiry of your valid residence permit for mobile researchers.

Appeal

  • An action may be brought before the competent administrative court against a negative decision of the immigration authority.
  • A preliminary procedure (opposition) does not take place in Lower Saxony.
  • Detailed information can be found in the rejection decision.

Applications / forms

  • You can obtain forms from your Aliens' Registration Office (Ausländerbehörde); these may also be available online.
  • Online procedure possible in some cases
  • Written form required: yes
  • Personal appearance required: yes

  • You can also get free advice on the topics of entry, residence and work from the "Hotline Working and Living in Germany" from the portal of the Federal Government Phone: 030 1815-1111
    Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Information on residence permits for the purpose of research for mobile researchers (german):
    https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/ZuwandererDrittstaaten/MobilitaetEU/MobilitaetWissenschaftler/mobilitaet-wissenschaftler-node.html
  • Information on residence permits for the purpose of research:
    https://www.bamf.de/EN/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/ZuwandererDrittstaaten/MobilitaetEU/MobilitaetWissenschaftler/mobilitaet-wissenschaftler-node.html

Author

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Who should I contact?

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

Responsible authorities


Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Sicherheit und Ordnung
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Meppen
Timetable
Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62 , 49705 Meppen
Timetable
Telephone: 05931 44-0
Fax: 05931 44-3621
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Bus: 993
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible

Contact

Ausländerbehörde
Telephone: 05931 44-0
responsible for:

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