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To extend your mum’s tourist visa (Schengen Visa) while in Idstein, Germany, she must apply to the local Foreigners‘ Registration Office (Ausländerbehörde) covering her district. Tourist visas are only extended in exceptional cases like force majeure, sudden medical emergencies, or humanitarian reasons. [1, 2]She must submit the extension application before her current visa expires. The specific office for Idstein residents is the Ausländerbehörde of the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis. [1]Here are the key details and required documents you need to prepare:
- Where to Apply: Contact the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis Ausländerbehörde in Bad Schwalbach or check the Serviceportal Hessen to book a mandatory appointment and download the „Antrag auf Verlängerung eines Schengen-Visums“ (Schengen Visa Extension form). [1, 2, 3]
- Exceptional Circumstances: You must provide proof of unforeseen events (e.g., severe illness, flight cancellations, or medical emergencies preventing travel). [1]
- Required Documentation:
- Her passport (must remain valid for the duration of the extended stay)
- A completed application form and one passport photograph
- Travel health insurance covering the extended period
- Proof of financial means (e.g., her income, or a formal declaration of commitment / Verpflichtungserklärung if you are supporting her) [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Fees: Visa extensions typically cost up to €70–€80, though it can be free of charge depending on the specific humanitarian reason. [1]
Could you share:
- Why does your mum need to extend her stay (e.g., medical emergency, family event)?
- What is the exact date her current visa expires?
- Is she a citizen of a visa-required country or does she have a passport that allows a 90-day stay without a visa?
Knowing these details will help clarify whether she can simply apply for an extension or if another pathway is more appropriate.
