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.

Visa & residence in Dresden – Fristen & Checkliste

Step 1

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.

You must extend your residence permit BEFORE it expires. Book an appointment as early as possible – waiting times are often several weeks!

📄 Required Documents

Valid passport(Required)

Valid for at least 6 more months

Current residence permit(Required)

Biometric passport photo(Required)

Not older than 6 months

Registration certificate(Required)

Not older than 3 months

Health insurance proof(Required)

Employment contract or enrollment(Required)

Salary slips (3 months)(Required)

Rental contract(Required)

💡 Tips

Immigration office Dresden: Theaterstraße 11-15, 01067 Dresden
Hotline: 0351-4886009
Email: auslaenderbehoerde@dresden.de
Walk-in visits NOT possible – always make an appointment!
When requesting appointment: provide name, date of birth, nationality, reason

Appointment at Dresden Immigration Office↗

Step 2Only if your permit expires before you get an appointment

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.

The fictional certificate allows you to legally stay and work in Germany while your application is being processed.

📄 Required Documents

Expiring residence permit(Required)

Passport(Required)

Proof of appointment booking(Required)

Screenshot or confirmation

💡 Tips

IMPORTANT: Must apply BEFORE expiry!
With fictional certificate you can continue working
Valid until decision on your application
Travel abroad only limited
Contact: auslaenderbehoerde@dresden.de or 0351-4886009

Contact Dresden Immigration Office↗

Step 3For academics with job offer

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

University degree (recognized)(Required)

Check in Anabin database

Employment contract(Required)

With minimum salary

All standard documents(Required)

💡 Tips

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
Dresden is an IT and technology hub – many shortage occupations!

EU Blue Card info↗

Extend Residence Permit in Dresden

Appointment at Immigration Office

📄 Required Documents

Get fictional certificate

📄 Required Documents

Check EU Blue Card

📄 Required Documents

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