Documents to be submitted Making an appointment
In order to apply for the issue or extension of a resi You can make an appointment by calling
dence permit, the following current proof must be pro 06151 13-3323 or sending an e-mail to
vided regularly: auslaenderbehoerde@[Link].
• Valid national passport
Foreigner’s Registration Office hours
• A biometric passport photo
Appointments must be made in advance. Office
• Language course/enrollment certificate
hours are published on the Internet at [Link]/
• Proof of independent means of subsistence (e.g., auslaenderbehoerde
scholarship notification, declaration of commitment,
proof of current account balance, bank statements
for the last 3 months). Sufficient available financial
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64283 Darmstadt Citizen Centre and Regulatory Authority of Darmstadt
Issuing and extending a residence permit is subject
Germany
Phone 06151 13-3323
Luisenplatz 5
64283 Darmstadt
EU/EEA countries
to a fee.
Fax 06151 13-3589 Germany
After applying for your residence permit, you will usually E-mail auslaenderbehoerde@[Link]
receive a probationary certificate. You can only leave Internet [Link] Phone 06151 115
and enter Germany within the period of validity with E-Mail buergerordnungsamt@[Link]
a probationary certificate in accordance with Section Internet [Link]
81 (4) of the Residence Act (AufenthG).
Stand 06/2025
City of Science
After arrival Professional studies Change of degree program, postgraduate Job search/employment
After your arrival, you have two weeks to register at A residence permit can be issued and extended if the
studies, doctorate after graduation
the Residents’ Registration Office at Luisenplatz 5, degree can be completed within a reasonable time A change of a degree program and the start of a post After successfully completing your studies, you have
by presenting a confirmation of residence from your period. An appropriate study period for international graduate program (e.g., master’s degree) or a doctorate up to 18 months (calculated from the date of gradua
landlord. students is defined as an average duration of study of requires the prior approval of the Foreigners’ Registra tion) to find a job in Germany that matches your quali
the relevant degree program at the university which is tion Office. Please seek advice from the Foreigners’ fications. To do this, you must apply for a residence
After registering with the Residents’ Registration
not exceeded by more than three semesters. Registration Office before you decide to change your permit in a timely manner for the purpose of seeking
Office, please send an e-mail to auslaenderbehoerde@
degree or start a postgraduate program or doctorate. employment. If you have been granted a residence
[Link] or by mail to apply for a residence permit. If sufficient progress is not made in your studies, your
permit to look for a job, you may pursue any kind of
Please note that an application must be submitted residence permit may be revoked or rejected. As a rule,
employment. You must also be able to provide proof
before your visa/visa-free stay expires. you have a maximum of ten years to prepare for your Employment during your studies
of successful completion of your studies and financ
studies and complete your bachelor’s and master’s
During your study visit, you can work up to 140 full or ing, including sufficient health insurance coverage
degree.
Preparation for university studies 280 half days per calendar year as well as a part-time for this period.
student job at the respective university. Employment of
The length of stay for study preparation measures
Delays in university studies more than four hours a day is counted as a full day.
(intensive German courses to prepare for the DSH/Test
DaF including any necessary attendance at a prepara If you are forced to temporarily interrupt your studies You should keep records of your periods of employment.
tory college) is limited to a maximum of two years from due to illness, pregnancy or other important reasons, Self-employment and freelance work are not permitted.
the date of entry. Subsequently, students must start please notify the Foreigners’ Registration Office Your employment must not interfere with your studies,
professional studies. It is your responsibility to plan and immediately. This ensures that these downtimes can since only your studies justify your reason for residence
perform the preparation phase in a focused manner and be considered appropriately. Corresponding proof in Germany. If employment is pursued without the
to observe the admission requirements and application must be provided. required permit, the residence permit may be revoked
deadlines for the professional studies. or rejected.
Exchange students who are initially enrolled for an
exchange program but intend to complete their studies
in Germany must also meet the time requirements for
obtaining the DSH/TestDaF.