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Ausländerbehorde doesn't answer, can i change studies?
The thing is that im doing my 6th semester (from 8) in my curre… Hello everyone, i am sorry for the boring and personal question i pose in here but I've got no official answer and I'm getting nervous.
The thing is that im doing my 6th semester (from 8) in my current studies and i am planning to change to another studies (in a higher semester) that would require an extension of around a year from my current permit. I don't know if this is allowed or not, I wouldn't like to not get a permit for my mew studies having dropped my previous one :(. I've written many unanswered mails to the ausländerbehorde and got no answer. I also read different things on the internet and i am completely confused.
I wanted to ask if anyone knows how to contact them to ask questions, or if anyone has had a situation like this and changed studies.
Or If i dont change studies but i want to extend my current ones by one semester or two, would it be possible to extend the student residency permit?
I thank you all already ❤️, honestly i don't know what to do nor whom to ask and im scared of making wrong decisions.
Yeah, the Ausländerbehorde is basically impossible to reach by email. If you can't get through on the phone, just show up at the Keplerstraße office super early, like before 7am, for the walk-in Sprechstunde. And definitely check with your uni's international office first, they usually know the exact rules for switching and can even help you fill out the forms.
tbh the easiest way to get an answer is just going to keplerstr in person, bring all your papers and wait. for the study switch, the big thing is if your new program is related enough, like from physics to engineering works but from art to medicine prob not. extending your current studies is way safer, just get a letter from your uni explaining why u need extra time and top up your blocked account. also some unis have a "studienberatung" that can help with the paperwork for free, worth checking before you do anything drastic
the 115 hotline is hit or miss tbh, but sometimes they can book u an appointment directly which is gold. if u go in person to keplerstr, bring printed copies of everything - emails, enrollment proof, even the unanswered ones. they love having paper to stamp
for the study switch, the key is whether ur new program is "verwandt" to the old one. if its a complete 180, the ausländerbehorde sees it as starting over and that can trigger §16b limits. but if u can argue it builds on what u already did, like from chem to biotech, u got a shot. get a statement from the new program's coordinator saying ur credits transfer
extending ur current studies is def safer. the prüfungsamt can write a "voraussichtliches studienende" letter and that plus a nachweis of why u need extra time (failed exam, illness, whatever) usually works. just make sure ur blocked account is topped up for the extra semesters - they check that
Where to Stay in Berlin (2026)
Mitte is Berlin's historic and tourist-friendly heart, packed with landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. Expect higher prices, with mid-range hotels aver… 🏙️ Mitte for First-Timers
Mitte is Berlin's historic and tourist-friendly heart, packed with landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. Expect higher prices, with mid-range hotels averaging 150-250 euros per night. It's ideal for sightseers who want to walk to major attractions.
🍻 Kreuzberg for Nightlife
Kreuzberg is the epicenter of Berlin's alternative scene, with countless bars, clubs, and street food markets. Hostels and budget hotels start around 40-80 euros per night, while boutique options run 100-180 euros. It's perfect for partygoers and those who love a gritty, creative vibe.
🌳 Prenzlauer Berg for Families
Prenzlauer Berg offers leafy streets, playgrounds, and a relaxed atmosphere centered around Mauerpark and Kulturbrauerei. Family-friendly apartments and hotels cost 120-200 euros per night. It's a top choice for travelers with kids who want quiet evenings and good cafes.
💻 Friedrichshain for Digital Nomads
Friedrichshain combines coworking spaces like Betahaus with a lively social scene along Warschauer Strasse. Monthly apartment rentals for nomads range from 800 to 1,500 euros. The area offers fast internet and easy access to the S-Bahn and U-Bahn.
💰 Neukölln for Budget Travelers
Neukölln is a multicultural, up-and-coming district with affordable hostels from 25 euros per night and cheap street food along Weserstrasse. It's less polished than Mitte but full of character and local life. Budget-conscious travelers will find great value here.
🚇 Getting Around Berlin
Berlin's public transit (U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, buses) is efficient and covers all neighborhoods. A single ticket costs 3.50 euros, while a day pass is 9.90 euros. Most areas are well-connected, so you can stay slightly outside the center and still explore easily.
🏠 Hidden Gem: Schöneberg
Schöneberg offers a quieter, residential feel with charming streets and the famous Winterfeldtplatz market. Hotels here are often 20-30% cheaper than in Mitte, averaging 90-130 euros per night. It's great for travelers who want local vibes without the tourist crowds.
The guide gets Prenzlauer Berg right for families but doesn't mention how good it is for solo travelers who want quiet. I stayed near Helmholtzplatz for a week and loved having the U2 line right there, it's about 12 minutes to Alexanderplatz. The Saturday flea market at Mauerpark gets packed but the food stalls are worth fighting through the crowd, especially the Turkish gozleme stand near the back. Just know that finding a grocery store open past 8pm in Prenzlauer Berg can be a hassle, so stock up early.
I stayed in Schöneberg on my last visit and it was the right call. The morning market at Winterfeldtplatz on Saturdays is worth planning around. You can grab fresh produce and a crepe for breakfast, then walk to U-Bahn Nollendorfplatz in about five minutes. Mitte is only ten minutes by train but the neighborhood feels genuinely local.
solid breakdown, i'd add that the Schöneberg mention is spot-on but the guide leaves out how good the U1 line is for getting around. from Nollendorfplatz you're at Warschauer Strasse in like 10 minutes and Kottbusser Tor in maybe 6, so you can hit both Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain without a transfer. my partner and i stayed near Akazienstrasse last year and paid 95 a night for a quiet room with a balcony, way better value than anything in Mitte. the Akazienstrasse itself has a couple of great italian delis and a small cinema that shows english-language films, worth a lazy afternoon