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 Leipzig – 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

Apply for visa at German embassy in home country
Schengen visa (up to 90 days): without immigration office
National visa (over 90 days): immigration office approval needed
Use Foreign Office Visa Navigator

Foreign Office Visa Navigator↗Fill online application ↗

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.

If your guest cannot prove their own livelihood, submit a formal sponsorship declaration.

📄 Required Documents

Expiring residence permit(Required)

Passport(Required)

Proof of appointment booking(Required)

Screenshot or confirmation

💡 Tips

Online application: www.leipzig.de/verpflichtungserklaerung
Fee: 29 EUR
Processing time: approx. 3 months
With eID (online ID): no in-person appointment needed!
Email up to 90 days: verpflichtungserklaerung@leipzig.de
Email over 90 days: einreise@leipzig.de

Online sponsorship declaration↗

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

Collection: Technical Town Hall Building B, Prager Str. 128
Credit check according to garnishment limits
Liability applies for 5 years for all costs
Travel health insurance required for guest
Tel. 0341 123-3310

EU Blue Card info↗

Extend Residence Permit in Leipzig

Appointment at Immigration Office

📄 Required Documents

Get fictional certificate

📄 Required Documents

Check EU Blue Card

📄 Required Documents

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