Aufenthaltserlaubnis für die Teilnahme am europäischen Freiwilligendienst beantragen

If you want to participate in a European voluntary service according to the EU Directive 2016/801, you can apply for a temporary residence permit

As a participant in the European Voluntary Service, you will be granted a residence permit for the duration of the voluntary service, but for a maximum of one year.

The agreement concluded between you and the host institution must contain the essential details (job description, duration, working hours, working conditions, supervision, remuneration and, if applicable, training measures).

If you have not yet reached the age of 18, you will also need the consent of your legal guardians.

You are not permitted to take on additional employment while participating in the voluntary service.

• Recognized and valid identity document (for example passport or passport substitute)
• Visa, if it was required for entry into the country
• Current biometric photo in passport format (45 x 35 mm)
• Agreement with the host organization for the implementation of the European Voluntary Service including a description of the activity as well as information on the duration of the voluntary service, working hours, working conditions, supervision, remuneration and any training measures included.
• Proof of health insurance coverage
• Before reaching the age of 18: consent of the legal guardians
• In individual cases, the Aliens' Registration Office may require less or further proof.

• You have a recognized and valid identity document (for example, passport or passport substitute) and if this was required for entry into Germany - an appropriate visa.
• You have concluded a formal agreement with a reputable institution on the performance of the voluntary service.
• There is no legally regulated reason for refusal (for example, you should not be one of the persons enjoying international protection in Germany, who have applied for the granting of international protection, whose deportation has been temporarily suspended or who have been granted temporary protection; also, the institution hosting you should not have been established solely for the purpose of facilitating the entry and residence of foreigners).
• You have adequate health insurance coverage.
• There is no interest in deportation against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Fee: 100 EUR

• Find out whether your foreigners authority allows you to apply online or has a special application form.
• If the application can only be submitted in person, make an appointment at the Aliens' Registration Office. In the case of online application, the Aliens' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your application to schedule an appointment.
• During the appointment, your identity and documents will be checked (please bring your documents, if possible in original, to the appointment).
• If your application is granted, your fingerprints will be taken for the production of an electronic residence permit (eATKarte). The Aliens' Registration Office will order the production of the eAT card from the Bundesdruckerei. After completion, you will receive information and can pick up the residence permit at the responsible office. The eAT card must always be collected in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice.

Duration approx. 8 weeks

Note for further information on processing time:

It takes about 4 to 6 weeks for the Bundesdruckerei to produce the electronic residence permit.

Duration: 6 weeks to 8 weeks

Remark (for further information about the deadline):

At least 8 weeks before the expiration of your still valid visa or before the start of your voluntary service, the application should be received by the Foreigners' Registration Office.

Period of validity: maximum 1 year

Remark (for further information on the time limit):

The residence permit is issued for a maximum of 1 year.

• Appeal against the decision of the Foreigners' Registration Office
• Action before the court named in the notice of appeal if the appeal is not granted

• Residence Permit for the Purpose of Gainful Employment Issuance for Participation in the European Voluntary Service
• Third-country nationals may be granted a temporary residence permit to participate in a community service project in Germany.
• Participants in the European Voluntary Service (EVS) are granted a residence permit for the duration of the voluntary service, but for a maximum of one year.
• Additional employment is not permitted alongside participation in the voluntary service.
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

For the processing of the application is the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence responsible

Forms available: No

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance required: Yes