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How to Say ‘I would like to extend my residence permit.’ in German

Ich möchte meinen Aufenthaltstitel verlängern.

ikh MURKHT-uh MY-nen OWF-ent-halts-tee-tel fer-LENG-ern

[ikh MURKHT-uh MY-nen OWF-ent-halts-tee-tel fer-LENG-ern]

💬 Usage Tip: After möchte, the main verb goes to the very end of the sentence. Swap it to reuse the pattern: Ich möchte einen Termin machen "I'd like to make an appointment".

🇩🇪 In Germany: Apply before your current permit expires. Applying in time usually keeps you legally covered while you wait for the decision. Appointments can take weeks, so book early.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich möchte

ikh MURKHT-uh

I would like

A polite way to say what you want. The 'ö' is like 'e' said with rounded lips. The 'ch' is a soft hiss, as in 'ich'.

Example

Ich möchte einen Termin.

I would like an appointment.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.

Example

Ich bin da.

I am here.

möchte

[MURKHT-uh]

would like

Polite way to express a wish or intention; from the verb 'mögen'.

Example

Ich möchte mehr über Ihr Unternehmen erfahren.

I would like to learn more about your company.

meinen Aufenthaltstitel

MY-nen OWF-ent-halts-tee-tel

my residence permit

'meinen' is the accusative form of 'my'. Say the long noun in chunks: Auf-ent-halts-ti-tel, with the stress on 'Auf'.

Example

Wo ist meinen Aufenthaltstitel? – Hier ist mein Aufenthaltstitel.

Here is my residence permit.

Words in this phrase

meinen

[MY-nen]

Possessive 'my' in the accusative masculine form, used for a masculine direct object.

Example

Ich suche meinen Schlüssel.

I'm looking for my key.

Aufenthaltstitel

[OWF-ent-halts-tee-tel]

residence permit

Official document allowing a foreigner to live in Germany; a masculine noun (der).

Example

Mein Aufenthaltstitel läuft bald ab.

My residence permit expires soon.

verlängern.

fer-LENG-ern

to extend / renew

The infinitive goes to the end of the sentence. Stress falls on 'län'. 'ver' sounds like 'fer'.

Example

Ich muss mein Visum verlängern.

I have to extend my visa.

Words in this phrase

verlängern

[fer-LENG-ern]

to extend, to renew

Verb meaning to lengthen the time something is valid.

Example

Kann ich das Visum verlängern?

Can I extend the visa?

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