How do you say "I would like to extend my residence permit." in German?

"I would like to extend my residence permit." in German is "Ich möchte meine Aufenthaltserlaubnis verlängern.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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

Q: What does "Ich möchte meine Aufenthaltserlaubnis verlängern." mean in English?

"Ich möchte meine Aufenthaltserlaubnis verlängern." means "I would like to extend my residence permit." in English. Usage tip: A key full sentence for immigration appointments. "Meine" matches the feminine noun "die Aufenthaltserlaubnis."

Ich möchte meine Aufenthaltserlaubnis verlängern.

ikh MERKH-teh MY-neh OWF-en-thalts-er-lowb-nis fer-LENG-ern

[ikh MERKH-teh MY-neh OWF-en-thalts-er-lowb-nis fer-LENG-ern]

💬 Usage Tip: A key full sentence for immigration appointments. "Meine" matches the feminine noun "die Aufenthaltserlaubnis."

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is exactly the kind of clear sentence that helps things move faster at the Ausländerbehörde.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich

[ikh]

First-person singular pronoun.

Example

Ich möchte einen Termin buchen.

I would like to book an appointment.

möchte

[MERKH-teh]

would like

Polite expression of wanting something.

Example

Ich möchte meine Dokumente zeigen.

I would like to show my documents.

meine

[MY-neh]

Possessive determiner meaning "my."

Example

Meine Aufenthaltserlaubnis ist wichtig.

My residence permit is important.

Aufenthaltserlaubnis

[OWF-en-thalts-er-lowb-nis]

residence permit

Permit allowing legal residence.

Example

Ich habe meine Aufenthaltserlaubnis dabei.

I have my residence permit with me.

verlängern

[fer-LENG-ern]

extend

Verb meaning "to renew" or "extend."

Example

Ich möchte den Vertrag verlängern.

I would like to extend the contract.

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