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Expiry of a residence permit for stays abroad

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Procedure

            			
If you wish to stay abroad for longer than your residence permit allows, you can apply for a certificate from the Foreigners' Registration Office. 

Please note 

1. a certificate in accordance with § 51 Para. 1 No. 7 of the Residence Act (AufenthG) can only be issued if your stay abroad is in the interests of Germany.  

Examples of this are 


  • Working as a development worker abroad
  • Family members of German diplomats abroad
  • One to two guest semesters at a foreign university for students who are enrolled at a German university (in accordance with Section 16 of the Residence Act)
  • Work assignment for an internationally active company based in Germany

2. a certificate in accordance with § 51 Para. 2 of the Residence Act (AufenthG) can only be issued to persons with a settlement permit or an EU permanent residence permit if: 


  • You have resided in Germany for at least 15 years, your livelihood is secure and there are no grounds for deportation.
  • You live in a marital partnership with a German citizen and there is no reason for deportation.
			
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