Visa extension

What are the steps for extending the visa?
Extension of visa usually takes place in the first 6 months or 12 months of your arrival in Germany. Please keep a note on the validity of your visa since your arrival. The following are the steps to be taken care of: An appointment should be booked at "Ausländerbehörde". Make sure to book the appointment at least one month in advance of the validity. Documents required for Extension: Anmeldung (City Registration Document) Passport, Immatrikulationbescheinigung, House contract, Health Insurance, Biometric Photograph ( they might ask), proof of finances(if you are extending visa for the first time), more information here.

What are the options for a visa?
There are two ways to receive a visa extension : Visa-stamped-on-passport (~60 euros, needs biometric photo) Visa as ID Card (optional, +120 euros additional, needs biometric photo) more information here: https://www.magdeburg.de/B%C3%BCrger-Stadt/System/Ausl%C3%A4nderbeh%C3%B6rde/

When to take a Visa-extension appointment?
The appointment should be taken at least a month in advance before the expiration date of the visa. The slots usually get filled quickly, so avoid the last-minute rush. more information here: https://www.magdeburg.de/B%C3%BCrger-Stadt/System/Ausl%C3%A4nderbeh%C3%B6rde/

I am changing my address/accommodation. What should I do now?
In case you change your accommodation during your study, it is important to get the address changed at all official places. Students need to inform the Bürgerbüro within 14 days of changing their accommodation. Otherwise, a student may have to pay a penalty. They need to inform the respective Insurance agency, Bank and library with a proper accommodation contract. It is advisable to update your current address at Campus Service Center.