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Vocational training
Before the vocational training
If you are interested in pursuing vocational training in Germany, you can first apply for a residence permit for the purpose of language acquisition to allow you to learn the German language. More information to the topic Language aquisition.
You may also obtain a residence permit for the purpose of seeking a training position. You can find more information on this page.
Please bring the following with you…
If you wish to apply for a residence permit for the purpose of seeking training position, please bring the following documents with you (if we do not already have them):
- Your valid passport
- A current passport photo
- A completed application form
- Proof of funding (letter of intent according to Section 68 AufenthG (German Residence Act) or blocked account with a blocked amount of currently € 1027,40 € per month)
- Proof of health insurance
- Certificate of graduation from a German school abroad or a school leaving certificate that entitles you to admission to higher education in Germany or in your home country
- Proof of good German language skills (B2 level)
- Fee: up to € 100.00
Please note: As a rule, the residence permit is issued by the German diplomatic mission abroad in the form of a visa.
Period of validity of the residence permit
A residence permit for the purpose of seeking a training position can be issued for a period of up to six months.
Change in purpose of stay
During the period of residence for the purpose of seeking a training position, changing the purpose of stay is only possible in the following cases:
- In order to engage in employment as a skilled worker with vocational training or skilled worker with academic training
- In order to carry out in-company or school-based training
- In order to obtain a residence permit to which you are legally entitled (e.g. in the case of a residence permit for the purposes of a family reunification)
If you are unable to find a training position during your stay, you must leave Germany again and can apply for a certificate of residential status to resume your search after you have stayed in your home country for six months.
Paid employment
While seeking a training position, you are allowed to pursue paid employment for up to 20 hours per week.
Please note: Work shadowing does not constitute employment and is therefore permitted.