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Apply for a residence permit to look for a training place in order to carry out qualified vocational training

  • Service description

    You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of looking for a training place if you would like to complete qualified vocational training in Germany but have not yet found a training place. Qualified vocational training is deemed to be vocational training in a state-recognised or comparable regulated occupation that lasts at least 2 years.

    You should be under the age of 35 and must be able to cover your living expenses and health insurance without claiming public benefits.

    You can take up employment of up to 20 hours per week during your stay. Trial employment is possible for up to two weeks.

    You will receive the residence permit if you:

    • have sufficient German language skills at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
    • have a school-leaving qualification that gives you access to higher education or a qualification from a German school abroad

    The residence permit to look for a training place in order to carry out qualified vocational training is limited in time. It can be issued for a maximum of up to 9 months.

    If you have not yet reached the age of 18, you will need the consent of your legal guardians for your stay in order to apply for a degree programme.

  • Who should I contact?

    The foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence

  • What fees are incurred?

    Fee: €100.00
    Advance payment: No
    Under certain conditions, you will receive a fee reduction or fee exemption.

    Fee: €50.00
    Advance payment: No
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    This fee applies if you are a minor.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    Apply for a residence permit at least 8 weeks before your valid visa expires.

    Application deadline: 8 weeks

    Objection period: 1 month

    Period of validity: 9 months

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    • Appeal against the decision of the immigration authority within one month of notification
    • Action before the court named in the notice of objection if the objection is not upheld

  • What else should I know?

    The procedure at the Foreigners' Registration Office is usually conducted in German.

  • Further information

  • Short text

    • Persons from abroad who have not yet reached the age of 35 and wish to complete qualified vocational training in Germany but have not yet found a training position can obtain a residence permit to look for training
    • they must:
      • have sufficient German language skills at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR),
      • provide proof of livelihood and
      • have a school-leaving qualification that entitles them to enter higher education or
      • have a degree from a German school abroad
    • The residence permit is a temporary residence title. It is issued for a maximum of 9 months and cannot be extended
    • Residence permit entitles the holder to work up to 20 hours per week and for trial employment of up to two weeks in total
    • A fee is payable for the issue of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority

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