The residence permit for the purpose of fulfilling conditions before taking up studies in Germany is a temporary residence permit that can be extended.

You can apply for an extension of the residence permit if you do not yet meet the conditions for taking up full-time studies or completing part-time studies, but can still achieve this goal within a reasonable period of time.

The same conditions apply for the extension of the residence permit as for the issue. In particular, your livelihood should be secured for the duration of your studies.

When deciding on the extension of your residence permit, the Aliens' Registration Office may obtain and take into account opinions from the university or other institutions authorized to provide training or further education on matters relating to the study requirements, the course of study, the degree and other academic matters.

If your residence permit is extended, it will be limited in time again.

If you have not yet reached the age of 18, the persons entitled to take care of you must agree to your continued stay in Germany.

As a rule, the residence permit cannot be extended if this was already ruled out by the immigration authority when the residence permit was issued or last extended.