Aufenthaltserlaubnis für ein studienbezogenes Praktikum EU beantragen

You can obtain a residence permit for an EU study-related internship if you meet certain requirements.

You can obtain a residence permit for a study-related EU internship if you have obtained a university degree in the two years prior to submitting your application or are still studying in a third country that leads to a university degree. A higher education institution is any educational institution that offers a degree that is comparable to a higher education degree that could be obtained in Germany. In this regard, the assessment recommendations of the Central Office for Foreign Education must be taken into account, see further information.

If you have not yet reached the age of 18, the person with parental responsibility must agree to your planned stay for the purpose of the study-related internship.

The residence permit for a study-related internship is a temporary residence permit. It is issued for the agreed duration of the internship, but for a maximum of six months.

• valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Proof of livelihood (e.g. proof of an internship allowance or blocked account at a bank)
• rental agreement
• Proof of your health insurance
• Proof of university degree obtained or of ongoing studies in a third country
• Internship agreement with the host institution
• Declaration of assumption of costs by the host institution

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute and - if required for entry - an appropriate visa.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You have concluded an agreement with the host institution regarding participation in an internship.
• The purpose of the internship is for you to acquire knowledge, practical skills and experience in a professional environment.
• You are currently studying in a third country or have successfully completed your studies no more than two years before submitting your application.
• The internship corresponds to your university degree or course of study.
• The host institution undertakes to bear the costs incurred by public authorities for up to six months after the end of the internship agreement for the foreigner's living expenses during the unauthorized stay in Germany and for deportation.
• Their livelihood is secured for the entire duration of the study-related internship.

Issuing a residence permit: EUR 100.00

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

You must apply for a residence permit at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic applications for residence permits.
• If you can only apply in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents checked (bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• In the case of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the Immigration 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 permit (eAT card).
• If your application is approved, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be issued.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can collect the eAT card from the immigration office.
• The eAT card must always be collected in person.

Fees are charged for the issue of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

about six to eight weeks

• You should apply for a residence permit at least eight weeks before your valid visa expires.
• Objection period: 1 month

You can also obtain free advice on the topics of entry, residence and employment from the "Working and Living in Germany Hotline" of the Federal Government's portal for skilled workers from abroad.

Telephone: +49 30 1815-1111
Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00

• Residence permit for the purpose of education and training; issue for a study-related internship EU
• Foreign nationals who are studying at a university in a third country (outside the EU or EEA) or who have obtained a university degree in the last two years before submitting their application, who wish to complete an internship in Germany and have already concluded an internship agreement with a German institution, can obtain a residence permit.
• The internship must correspond to the subject of the (completed) degree course.
• The host institution must undertake to cover the costs incurred by the public authorities for up to six months after the end of the internship agreement, the costs incurred for the foreigner's living expenses during the unauthorized stay in Germany and the costs incurred for deportation.
• The residence permit is issued for the agreed duration of the internship, but for a maximum of six months.
• In the case of minors, the person entitled to personal care must agree to the planned stay for the purpose of the study-related internship.
• Depending on the foreigners authority and the matter in question, applications can be made online or in person.
• A fee is charged for the issue of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

The foreigners 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 foreigners authority; these may also be available online
• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes