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Extend Residence Permit in Duisburg

Extend your visa or residence permit in time

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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 Duisburg immigration office (Amt fuer Integration und Einwanderungsservice) as early as possible. Appointments are bookable by postcode and available up to 6 weeks in advance. Submit an online application beforehand to speed up processing significantly.

📄 Required Documents

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo
Immigration office: Koenigstr. 63-65, 47051 Duisburg
Tel: 0203 283-984214 (Mon-Thu 8am-2pm, Fri 8am-1pm)
💡 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
Step 2Only if your permit expires before you get an appointment5–10 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 Duisburg: Fiktionsbescheinigungen can be submitted on Tuesdays 8am-12pm without appointment (labelled envelope with name, surname, date of birth).

📄 Required Documents

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Fiktionsbescheinigung can be submitted Tuesdays 8am-12pm WITHOUT appointment
  • Label envelope: surname, first name, date of birth
  • Submit online application: service.duisburg.de - speeds up processing
  • Process: Visa expires → Fiktionsbescheinigung → new residence permit
  • Travelling with Fiktionsbescheinigung: ONLY within Germany allowed!
Step 3For academics with job offer5–10 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

💡 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
Mindestens 8 Wochen vor Ablauf
What does it cost?
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.