During vocational training

If you want to do vocational training within an organisation, you need a residence permit for the purpose of in-company training.

Please bring the following with you…

If you wish to apply for or extend a residence permit, 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
• In case of gross remuneration of less than € 982 / month: Letter of intent in accordance with Section 68 AufenthG (German Residence Act) or blocked account.
• Proof of health insurance
• Vocational training contract
• Proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language (B1 level)
• Fee: up to € 100.00

Further documents may be required in individual cases. If this applies to you, we will inform you accordingly.

Please note: An appointment is required for the granting and extension of the residence permit. Please send us an appointment request.

Period of validity of the residence permit

A residence permit for the purpose of in-company training is usually granted for the duration of the training period. If you fail the final examination and take a re-examination, an extension for the re-examination is also possible.

Change in purpose of stay

Once you have successfully completed your vocational training, you can in principle also apply for a residence permit for another purpose. A residence permit as a skilled worker with vocational training may be considered. A residence permit for the purpose of seeking employment can also be issued (see: After vocational training).

However, if you fail to obtain a qualification at the end of your vocational training or break off the training, changing the purpose of stay is possible as well, except for temporary employment according to the employment regulations.

Paid employment

The residence permit initially permits the pursuit of vocational training. In addition, employment (independent of the training) of a maximum of 20 hours per week is permitted.