If you are from a third country, you can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of conducting research. To do so, you must have entered into a hosting agreement or a corresponding contract with a research institution in Germany.

Under residence law, “non-EU countries” include all countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

With this residence permit, you may:

• begin your research activities at the research institution with which you have concluded the admission agreement, and
• teach

If the research institution is primarily funded by public funds, it is considered a recognized research institution. In this case, you only need a letter of acceptance.

If the research institution is not funded by public funds, it must confirm in writing that it will cover all costs incurred by public authorities for up to 6 months after the end of the admission agreement:

• for your living expenses during an unauthorized stay in the EU
• for deportation, if applicable

With a residence permit for research purposes, you may, under certain conditions, conduct research and teach in another EU country for up to 180 days.

If your research project changes during your stay, you will still retain your residence permit.

Under certain conditions, you may be accompanied by family members:

• • Your spouse is over 18 years of age.
  • The accompanying family members can communicate in German at a basic level.
  • You have sufficient living space.
  • The family’s livelihood is secure.

Not specified

• Fee: 100.00 EUR
  Under certain conditions, you may be exempt from the fee or pay a reduced fee.
• Fee: 100,00 EUR
  Issuing the residence permit