Erasmus to studium Visum

Question

Hello,
I have erasmus student visa and i got admission  as a full time student from my university ,also i am enrolled for next semester. Can i apply and extend for residence permit in Germany

Answer 1

Hi @Fetiherk

I presume you are from a non-EU country and studying for a semester in Germany as part of the Erasmus programme. What type of visa do you have? There should be reference to a certain paragraph of the residency law on your visa, for example §16b or §16c Aufenthaltsgesetz.

I cannot say with certainty based on the information you have provided. However, if you have a long-term visa (i.e. not a Schengen visa), it is generally possible to change or extend your residence status without having to leave Germany. This is covered in paragraph 41 of the Aufenthaltsverordnung, here via online translation:

 https://***-gesetze--im--internet-de.translate.goog/aufenthv/__39.html?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Your local Ausländerbehörde will ultimately decide whether this applies in your case. You will have to fulfil the other conditions such as admission to university and sufficient financing for the duration of the studies.

Best,

Éanna

Comments

Thank you for your answer.

On my visa i can see this information 'STUDİUM TATIGKEIT NUR GEM 16B III AUFENTHG AUFENTHALTSDAUER ENTSPRICHT GÜLTICKET.'
I am from non-EU (Turkey and came to Germany with 35f erasmus visa

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You're welcome.

You have a visa according to paragraph 16b of the immigration law (Aufenthaltsgesetz). In my view you can continue your studies here. You will continue to have a residence status according to paragraph 16b as it covers studies.