Residence Permit for Study Purposes and the Immigration Office [in English]

Web-Seminar for international students, 13/11/2025

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Are you an international student at TH Köln with a student visa or a residence permit for study purposes? Learn more about your obligations, the immigration office, and helpful tips for extending your residence permit. Stay informed and well prepared—we look forward to seeing you!

At a Glance

Residence Permit for Study Purposes and the Immigration Office [in English]

Web-Seminar for international students

When?

13/11/2025
13:00 to 14:30
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Where?

Online via Zoom
Meeting-ID: 655 3247 8156
Kenncode: 2025
Zoom-Link

Organized by

Team International Degree-Seeking Students
Department of International Affairs

Event language

English

Time Zone

UTC+1

We will discuss:

Where and when must the initial application be submitted?
Required documents
Extension of residence permit
Maximum duration of study

Important:

This event is aimed at international students who are applying to the Immigration Office for the first time or who have questions about extending their residence permit. We will not be discussing the transition to the job market in this web seminar. For this, please attend the web seminar End of Studies – What Now? Residence Permit for International Graduates.

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