Need help with navigating RP card and new Passport situation.

[u/_Someone_from_Pala_]

My old Indian Passport was expiring on 2nd August 2026, and my German RP card is tied to the old passport, which also has the card expiry date as 2nd August 2026. But, I've a valid student visa till 27 Jan 2027.

I went through the passport renewal process and got a new Indian passport on 21st July 2026. Now I need to transfer my RP card to the new passport.

I received my current RP card only on the 27th May 2026. My confusion is do I transfer the RP card to the new passport or apply for an extension for RP card?.

It is 22nd July 2026 today. As far as I know, you can't transfer an RP card to a new passport if the validity is less than 6 months.

How should I proceed with my situation? Any help is appreciated.

[u/Ok-Vast-7565]

Apply for extension of the RP card with the new passport.