Offices that handle residence permits in German cities

Prepare passport and entry/title copies, admission or enrolment, insurance, Berlin housing and funding evidence; extensions need study progress evidence. Save the final PDF confirmation. Its continuation wording for an existing D visa or residence permit does not cover a short-stay C visa; check your own status before relying on it. If an eAT is to be issued, a securely transmitted digital biometric photo is required; paper prints or ordinary scanned uploads do not replace it. Confirm the office’s approved photo process before your appointment.

Prepare colour passport copies, current title, contract or job offer, employer employment declaration, degree recognition, insurance and housing evidence. Extensions also need recent employer confirmation and payslips; bring originals when invited. The PDF continuation statement excludes a C visa and a title already expired when applying. Check the official checklist for pension evidence and any professional licence. If an eAT is to be issued, a securely transmitted digital biometric photo is required; paper prints or ordinary scanned uploads do not replace it. Confirm the office’s approved photo process before your appointment.