Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Anerkennung der Berufsqualifikation während einer Beschäftigung beantragen

You can obtain a residence permit for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications in order to to compensate for the deficits in your professional qualification identified by the recognition office, including in the context of qualified employment in the desired profession.

You can obtain a residence permit for the recognition of a qualification measure if you intend to work in a non-regulated profession in order to compensate for the deficits identified in the context of qualified employment. Non-regulated professions are professions without specific state requirements for practicing them. This means that there is no professional license required to work in the profession.

The Federal Employment Agency must approve the occupation. As part of the approval process, it checks, among other things, that the employment does not take place under less favorable working conditions than the employment of comparable domestic employees.

The residence permit for the recognition of professional qualifications during employment is a temporary residence permit. It is issued for two years.

• valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Deficiency notice from the recognition office
• Proof of at least sufficient German language skills at level A 2 by submitting a language certificate
• Concrete job offer (proof through the declaration of employment, see "Further information")
• Proof of livelihood
• tenancy agreement
• Proof of your health insurance

• 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.
• The authority responsible for recognizing your professional qualification in Germany has issued a decision stating that you lack the skills, knowledge and abilities required primarily for practical work.
• You have at least A2 level German language skills.
• You have a concrete job offer.
• Your future employer has given an assurance in your employment contract that they will allow you to obtain professional recognition during your stay in Germany.
• The Federal Employment Agency has approved your employment (approval is usually obtained from the Immigration Office).
• You can secure your livelihood and health insurance cover without claiming public benefits.

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 08:00 to 16:00

• Residence permit for the purpose of training; granting for the recognition of professional qualifications during employment
• Foreigners who intend to work in a non-regulated profession can also compensate for the deficits in their professional qualification determined by the recognition office by taking up qualified employment in the desired profession.
• Foreigners must have appropriate German language skills, which generally correspond to level A2, and provide proof of a concrete job offer.
• The future employer of the foreign worker must guarantee in the employment contract that they will allow professional recognition during the stay in Germany.
• The Federal Employment Agency must agree to the employment.
• The residence permit for the recognition of professional qualifications during employment is a temporary residence permit. It is issued for two years.
• Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, you can apply 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