Other residence permits
Residence Permit Extensions and Changes of Employer
We provide expert assistance to ensure your residence permit extension and/or changes of employer is handled smoothly and on time.
My services include:
- Introductory consultation – Clarification of the process and answers to all your questions.
- Form support – Assistance with completing all required application forms.
- German Federal Employment Agency authorisations (if applicable) – Help with preparing and submitting pre-approval requests to the Federal Employment Agency.
- Authority coordination – Submission of your documents to the relevant authority and appointment scheduling.
In-person support – Accompaniment to the appointment and interpretation assistance if needed.
New Passport? Don’t Forget to Update Your Residence Permit
If you’ve recently received a new passport – whether because your old one expired, ran out of pages, was lost, or you changed your name – you have an obligation to update your residence permit into the new document. Your existing permit doesn’t automatically carry over, even if it’s still valid.
This step is important because:
- Your residence permit is only valid when it’s linked to your current passport.
- You may need to present proof of valid residence when travelling, registering your address, or dealing with employers or banks.
- Some permits are issued as a label inside the passport, while others are stored on a separate card (eAT) and both types must be updated.
How I can help:
Whether your current permit was issued in Berlin or another German state, I can handle the update process for you. This includes:
- Booking appointments at the immigration authority.
- Preparing the necessary documents and forms for submission.
- Advising on timing, especially if your travel plans are coming up.
- Making sure there are no gaps or issues that could affect your legal status.
Getting a new passport is a good time to check whether your residence status needs an upgrade and I’ll make sure you get the best permit option sorted quickly and correctly.
Permanent Residence Permit
We guide you through the process of applying for permanent residency in Germany, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and peace of mind every step of the way.
My services include:
- Introductory consultation – Comprehensive overview of the process and answers to your individual questions.
- Application support – Assistance with completing all necessary forms.
- Pension record assistance – Help retrieving documentation from the German pension fund (Deutsche Rentenversicherung).
- Eligibility check – Review of language proficiency requirements and verification of whether the “Leben in Deutchland” or integration test is needed.
- Document submission – Forwarding your complete application to the immigration authority for their approval.
- Appointment scheduling – Booking your appointment with the authority.
- In-person support – Personal accompaniment and interpretation during the appointment, if desired.