Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Durchführung einer Qualifizierungsmaßnahme beantragen

You can obtain a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure if you want to work in Germany, but your professional qualification has not yet been fully recognised by the competent authority in Germany.

You can obtain a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure if a recognition procedure has been carried out at an office responsible for the recognition of professional qualifications in Germany and the recognition authority has determined that the qualification measures for the
- the recognition of your professional qualification (determination of equivalence to a national professional qualification) or
- for the issuance of a licence to practise a profession (access to the profession)
are required.
Qualification measures include adaptation and compensatory measures in theoretical and practical form (internships in the company, theoretical courses, mixed forms), preparatory courses for examinations and language courses.
The residence permit for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications is a temporary residence permit. It is granted for the duration of the qualification measure, up to a maximum of 18 months.
With your residence permit, you may pursue employment independent of the qualification measure for up to 10 hours per week in order to exercise foreign professional qualifications.
 

- Valid passport
- Current biometric photo
- Visa, if required
- Deficit notice of the recognition authority
- Proof of at least sufficient knowledge of German at level A 2
- Proof of the intended qualification measure, if necessary. Continuing education plan
- Proof of subsistence
-Lease
- Proof of your health insurance

- You have a recognised and valid passport or passport substitute and - if required for entry - an appropriate visa.
- There is no interest in expulsion against you.
- Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- The authority responsible for the recognition of your professional qualification in Germany has issued a decision stating that you lack practical or theoretical knowledge or skills to achieve full equivalence and that the adjustment, compensatory measures or other qualifications are necessary to determine the equivalence of your foreign professional qualification with a domestic professional qualification.
If you carry out an activity the commencement or exercise of which is bound by legal or administrative provisions to the possession of certain professional qualifications (e.g. doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers, educators or engineers, so-called regulated professions), it must follow from the decision that adjustment or compensatory measures are necessary for the granting of the professional licence.
- You have successfully registered for a corresponding qualification measure.
- The qualification measure is appropriate to enable the recognition of the professional qualification or access to the profession.
- You have at least German language skills at level A2
- In the case of predominantly in-company vocational training, the Federal Employment Agency has approved the qualification measure if approval is not dispensable (approval is usually obtained from the immigration authority).
- Your livelihood is secured.
 

Issue of residence permit: EUR 100.00

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or exemption may be considered.

The residence permit must be applied for at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the immigration authority and concerns, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your immigration authority offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to produce an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• In the event of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you upon receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the electronic residence title (eAT card).
• If your application is granted, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Foreigners' Registration Office.
• The eAT card must always be picked up in person.

Fees apply for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

about six to eight weeks

- The residence permit should be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry of your valid visa.
- Opposition period: 1 month
 

• Residence permit for the purpose of training Issue for the purpose of carrying out a qualification measure
• Foreigners can obtain a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure if they want to work in Germany but their professional qualification has not yet been fully recognised by the competent authority in Germany.
• The qualification measure must be suitable to enable the foreigner to have the professional qualification or access to the profession recognised.
• In the case of a predominantly in-company qualification measure, the Federal Employment Agency usually has to agree.
• Foreigners must have language skills corresponding to the qualification measure, which usually correspond to level A2.
• The residence permit entitles the holder to work up to ten hours per week that is independent of the qualification measure.
• The residence permit is issued for a limited period of time for the duration of the qualification measures, but for a maximum of 18 months.
• Depending on the immigration authority and concerns, the application is possible via the Internet or in person.
• There is a fee for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority
• Responsible: the immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence;

The foreigners' authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

- Forms: Forms can be obtained from your immigration office, if necessary they are also offered online
- Online procedures possible in some cases
- Written form required: yes
- Personal appearance required: yes