Augsburg · Aufenthaltstitel verlängern
Extend your residence permit in Augsburg
Residence permits in Augsburg are issued for a fixed period, and you must apply to extend yours at the Ausländerbehörde before it expires. Appointments are scarce, so start early — if your permit runs out before the office can see you, ask for a Fiktionsbescheinigung, which keeps your stay and usually your right to work legal in the meantime.
Fee typically ~€93–100. Apply 6–8 weeks before expiry; big-city appointment waits can be much longer.
Extend your Aufenthaltstitel before it expires — book the Ausländerbehörde 8+ weeks ahead because slots fill up. If your appointment lands after the expiry date, that's fine as long as you applied in time: ask for a Fiktionsbescheinigung, which bridges the gap and keeps your residence and work rights valid.
What you need to bring
- PassportRequired
📋 Bring the original, not a copy
How to get it: Issued by your home country. Renew at your country's embassy or consulate in Germany — appointments can take weeks, so check the expiry early.
- Current residence permitRequired
📋 Bring the original, not a copy
How to get it: Issued by the Ausländerbehörde (immigration office) of your city after your application appointment. Renewals: apply well before expiry — slots are scarce.
- Biometric photosRequired
How to get it: Photo booths (often inside Bürgeramt buildings, stations and drugstores) or any photo studio — ask for 'biometrisches Passfoto'. Many offices now also have photo terminals on site.
- Current job contract / proof of incomeRequired
How to get it: From your employer — the signed contract. If you only have a digital copy, a printout is usually accepted; ask HR for a signed original if an office insists.
- Proof of health insuranceRequired
How to get it: Request a membership certificate (Mitgliedsbescheinigung / Versicherungsbescheinigung) from your insurer — most issue it instantly in their app or by email.
- MeldebescheinigungRequired
📋 Bring the original, not a copy
How to get it: You receive it at your Anmeldung appointment at the Bürgeramt. Lost it? Request a new copy at the Bürgeramt (small fee, often bookable online).
- FeeRequired
Good to know
- Book the extension appointment as soon as you can — many Augsburg offices are booked weeks or months ahead, so don't wait until the permit is nearly expired.
- If the appointment falls after your permit expires, request a Fiktionsbescheinigung: it bridges the gap and preserves your legal status and work rights.
- Bring current proof of the purpose of your stay — job contract and payslips, enrolment certificate, or marriage documents — plus your passport, Anmeldung and a biometric photo.
- Changed jobs, finished studies or married since your last permit? Flag it early, because it may change which permit you should now hold.
- Never let your permit lapse without either an extension or a Fiktionsbescheinigung — an illegal gap can jeopardise future applications, including permanent residence.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for Aufenthaltstitel verlängern in Augsburg?
You'll need 7 key documents: Passport, Current residence permit, Biometric photos, Current job contract / proof of income, Proof of health insurance, Meldebescheinigung, Fee. Augsburg runs on Bavaria's state portals like Munich, but housing and appointments are noticeably less competitive.
Can I do Aufenthaltstitel verlängern online in Augsburg?
Extend your residence permit in Augsburg is normally done in person — book an appointment at the responsible office and bring the documents from the checklist above.
Which office handles Aufenthaltstitel verlängern in Augsburg?
Extend your residence permit in Augsburg is handled at the local level in Bavaria. The exact office and any forms are linked from the official source on this page, and the Amtly app opens the right Augsburg / Bavaria portal for you.
Checklist last verified 2026-06-12. Rules vary by office and change over time — always confirm with the official source linked above.