Hi
I have been working in a Munich with a work permit based on personal exchange program.
This work permit is valid for 3 years. I'am going to complete this 3 years by end of 2009.
I would like to extend it by 1 year more. Is it possible? If yes, how can I get an extension? Do I need to apply for any other work permit? can you please help?

According to § 9BeschVerfV

1) 2 years of continuos work leads to BE

2) 3 years of continuos residence

In your case point (2) MIGHT :-) apply leading to BE.

this is based on limited interpretation on German law

Hi Kishore,

I guess in a personnel (not personal) exchange program a company in your home country (India?) has sent you on an assignment to a parent/sister company in Germany. This Visa is time bound for max 3 years and cannot be extended. These kind of visa's normally don't go through the regular market checks etc. Also you wouldn't be paying for your social security funds during your employement. Some companies however send the employees on a training Visa for a fourth year following this. But in this case you would have to return to your home country and come back again.

This is as per my knowledge. Seniors in the forum, please confirm

Nirmal