100 € (Verlängerung) - 113 € (Niederlassung), 13 €, 100 €

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Du riskierst Probleme mit deinem Aufenthaltsstatus (z.B. Arbeitsverbot). Hol dir frühzeitig einen Termin.

Residence permit Bochum 2026 – Extend, deadlines & costs

Step 1⏱ 5–10 Min

Appointment at Immigration Office

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Frist: At least 8 weeks before expiry · You risk problems with your residence status (e.g. work ban). Get an appointment early.

Book an appointment at the Bochum immigration office (at the Town Hall) as early as possible. Appointments ONLY by email to Auslaenderbuero-Service@bochum.de. Submit an online application via bochum.de/Auslaenderbuero beforehand to speed up processing significantly.

📄 Required Documents

Complete all required documents first

Valid passport(Required)

Valid for at least 6 more months

Current residence permit(Required)

Bring original

Biometric passport photo(Required)

Not older than 6 months

Registration certificate(Required)

Not older than 3 months

Health insurance proof(Required)

Currently valid

Employment contract or enrollment(Required)

Depending on purpose of stay

Salary slips (3 months)(Required)

Last 3 months

Rental contract(Required)

Current contract

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•Immigration office: Universitätsstraße 43-49, 44789 Bochum

•Tel: 0234 910-3777 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm) | Email: Auslaenderbuero-Service@bochum.de

💡 Weitere Tipps

Book appointment by postcode - up to 6 weeks ahead
Submit online application BEFORE appointment - speeds up processing significantly
Important: Always bring complete passport + all documents

Bochum immigration office - email for appointment↗

Opens the official city page in a new tab

Submit online application ↗

Step 2Only if your permit expires before you get an appointment⏱ 5–10 Min

Get fictional certificate

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Frist: BEFORE current permit expires! · Make sure to apply BEFORE permit expires – this keeps you covered during processing.

If your current visa or residence permit is expiring soon, you need a Fiktionsbescheinigung (interim certificate) as a bridge until the new permit. In Bochum: Fiktionsbescheinigungen can be submitted on Tuesdays 8am-12pm without appointment (labelled envelope with name, surname, date of birth).

📄 Required Documents

Complete all required documents first

Expiring residence permit(Required)

Bring original

Passport(Required)

Valid

Proof of appointment booking(Required)

Screenshot or confirmation

💡 Weitere Tipps

Fiktionsbescheinigung can be submitted Tuesdays 8am-12pm WITHOUT appointment
Label envelope: surname, first name, date of birth
Submit online application: service.bochum.de - speeds up processing
Process: Visa expires → Fiktionsbescheinigung → new residence permit
Travelling with Fiktionsbescheinigung: ONLY within Germany allowed!

Bochum immigration office↗

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Step 3For academics with job offer⏱ 5–10 Min

Check EU Blue Card

The EU Blue Card is the fastest path to permanent residence for highly qualified workers. Check if you meet the requirements!

⚠️With Blue Card permanent residence is possible after 21-33 months instead of 5 years.

⏰ When changing jobs or extending💰 100 €

📄 Required Documents

Complete all required documents first

University degree (recognized)(Required)

Check in Anabin database

Employment contract(Required)

With minimum salary

All standard documents(Required)

See step 1

💡 Weitere Tipps

Minimum salary 2025: €48,300, from 2026: €50,700 gross/year
Shortage occupations 2025: €43,760, from 2026: €45,934 (IT, engineers, doctors)
After 21-33 months: permanent residence possible
Check degree in Anabin database

EU Blue Card info↗

Opens the official city page in a new tab

Appointment Bochum immigration office ↗

Extend Residence Permit in Bochum

Appointment at Immigration Office

📄 Required Documents

Get fictional certificate

📄 Required Documents

Check EU Blue Card

📄 Required Documents

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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