If your residence permit is about to expire and you have not yet completed the examination process required for the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications, you can apply to have your residence permit extended.

The same requirements apply to the extension of the residence permit as to its initial issuance. In particular, your means of support and health insurance coverage must be secured for the duration of your stay.

If your residence permit is extended, it is again valid for a limited period, usually for the remainder of the examination process. The residence permit is valid for the period from the date of the examination until the announcement of the examination results or until you receive the decision from the competent authority.

Gainful employment is not permitted during this period.

Your residence permit cannot be extended if

• you are unable to take the exam or exams within a reasonable period of time, or
• the Foreigners’ Registration Office has already ruled out an extension at the time of issuance or the most recent extension.

There are no notes or special features.

• File an appeal against the decision of the Immigration Office within one month of its notification
• Lawsuit before the court specified in the notice of decision on the appeal, if the appeal is not granted

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  Application deadline: 8 weeks. You should submit your application for renewal to the Office of Immigration and Naturalization no later than 8 weeks before your residence permit expires.
• Objection period: 1 month
  

The immigration office responsible for the applicant's place of residence is responsible for processing the application.

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or waiver may be granted.

• Fee: 96.00 EUR
  Extension of the residence permit for a further stay of up to three months for adult applicants
• Fee: 93.00 EUR
  Extension of the residence permit for a further stay of more than three months for adult applicants