Residence permit for Turkish employees and their family members (DAC 1/80) - Extension

Extension of a temporary residence permit for Turkish employees and their families that has been granted pursuant to Section 4 para. 2 Residence Act - AufenthG (or: Section 4 par. 5 former version of the Residence Act - AufenthG).

A temporary residence permit pursuant to Section 4 para. 2 Residence Act can only be granted to Turkish employees and their family members according to Decision No 1/80 of the EEC-Turkey Association Council dated 19/09/1980 (DAC 1/80) in the following cases:

1. The applicant was granted a temporary residence permit with the entitlement to be joined by family dependents, and
  • a) the spouse or one parent has worked without interruption for three years since arrival, i.e. the birth, and family cohabitation existed during this time (DAC 1/80 Article 7 paragraph 1), or
  • b) one parent has worked for at least three years in total and the applicant has completed a course of vocational training in the federal territory (DAC 1/80 Article 7 paragraph 2),

or

2. The applicant has worked for the same employer for a period of three years (DAC 1/80 Article 6, point 2)

or

3. The applicant has worked in the same profession for four years (DAC 1/80 Article 6, point 3)

Prerequisites

  • Possession of a valid temporary residence permit pursuant to Section 4 par. 2 Residence Act (AufenthG)
    The temporary residence permit must be valid and have been granted pursuant to Section 4 par. 2 Residence Act - AufenthG (or: Section 4 par. 5 former version of the Residence Act - AufenthG).
    The legal grounds shall be printed on the temporary residence permit (card for the electronic residence title or label in the passport).
  • Main residence in Berlin
  • Personal appearance by appointment is required
    • Please contact the relevant unit M 3 using the contact form to make an appointment (see section “More information”).
    • Please send your appointment request at least 8 weeks before your current residence permit expires.

Documents required

  • Valid passport
  • 1 current biometric photo
    • Since May 1, 2025, biometric passport photos may only be taken digitally at government offices or photo studios and transmitted via a secure electronic channel.
    • Please check the website of the Berlin Immigration Office (see “More information”) for the latest information in good time before your appointment.
  • If you are an employee: Certificate of employment
    Certificate from the employer regarding the duration of the unfinished employment (not older than 14 days)
  • If you are an employee: Salary slips
    for the last 6 months in the original
  • If you are an employee: Insurance history
    Insurance history from the health insurer or Deutsche Rentenversicherung – German Statutory Pension Insurance Scheme (only for employees)
  • Proof of main residence in Berlin
    • Certificate of registration at the main residence or
    • lease and written confirmation of occupancy from the landlord
    More on the topic in the section "More information".

Fees

  • 37.00 euros: From the age of 24
  • 22.80 euros: Up to the age of 24
  • Free of charge: when presenting current proof of receiving benefits according to SGB II, SGB XII or the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act
For creating a digital passport photo at the self-service terminal on site: 6.00 euros

Legal basis

Average time to process request

After the appointment, it takes approximately 4 weeks for the residence permit to be issued as an electronic residence permit and ready for collection.

More information

Notes on responsibility

This service can only be taken advantage of in the Berlin Immigration Office (Landesamt für Einwanderung – LEA) at Friedrich-Krause-Ufer.

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