Your plan · Essen
All of EssenExtend your residence permit
Extend your residence permit at the Essen Ausländerbehörde (Apply 6–8 weeks before your current permit expires)Ausländerbehörde Essen, Schederhofstraße 45, 45121 Essen. Start early — slots are scarce.
Book ~3 months early; same office (closed Weds)€100 — Extension fee, similar to the first permitDeadline: Apply 6–8 weeks before your current permit expires
Ausländerbehörde Essen, Schederhofstraße 45, 45121 Essen
What to bring
- Passport + current permit card
- Biometric photo
- Proof of financing
- Health insurance confirmation
- Enrolment certificate + transcript — students
- Contract + recent payslips — workers
Same Ausländerbehörde at Schederhofstraße 45 (closed Wednesdays) — book ~3 months before expiry.
Read the full guide— how this works everywhere, all casesVerified for Essen on 19 July 2026
General information, not legal advice. Procedures change — verify with the official source before acting.