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§ Section 16a (2) Residence Act (AufenthG)

You can obtain a residence permit to complete school-based vocational training in Germany

You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training if your training leads to a state-recognized vocational qualification and the training course at your educational institution is not aimed exclusively at nationals of one state.

The residence permit can be issued both for qualified vocational training and for vocational training that is not qualified.

Qualified vocational training exists if it is vocational training in a state-recognized or comparably regulated training occupation for which a training period of at least two years is specified according to federal or state regulations. If these requirements are not met, it is not qualified vocational training.

If you are aiming for qualified vocational training, you should generally be able to prove that you have sufficient language skills (language level B1). You can present suitable language certificates as proof. Alternatively, the training company can also confirm that your language skills are sufficient for the qualified vocational training you are seeking. If you do not yet have the required language skills, you can attend a job-related German language course to prepare for the training.

For taking up vocational training that is not qualified vocational training, there are basically no requirements for language skills. As a rule, however, at least sufficient German language skills at level A2 will be required.

During qualified vocational training, you may pursue employment for up to ten hours per week that is independent of your vocational training. Gainful employment alongside vocational training that is not qualified is not permitted. Self-employment is not allowed under any circumstances.

The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training is a temporary residence permit. It is issued for the duration of the school-based vocational training.

Should your qualified vocational training be terminated prematurely for reasons for which you are not responsible, you may in principle be granted the opportunity to look for another training place for a period of up to six months.

The residence permit to attend school can also be granted on the basis of bilateral and multilateral agreements between the Länder and public bodies in other states.

• Valid passport or passport replacement
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Proof of a school training place in Germany (e.g. training contract)
• In case of qualified vocational training: Proof of sufficient language skills (B1), if the educational institution has not already tested your language skills or no preparatory German course is taken.
• Proof of subsistence and health insurance (proof of subsistence can be provided, for example, by opening a blocked account or submitting a declaration of commitment).
• If you have not yet reached the age of 18, the consent of the person(s) authorized to take care of your person.

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport replacement and - if required for entry - an appropriate visa.
• There is no interest in deportation against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You have a school-based vocational training place in Germany
• The school-based vocational training leads to a state-recognized vocational qualification in accordance with federal or state regulations.
• The training course is not aimed exclusively at nationals of one state.
• Your livelihood is secured.
• In case of qualified vocational training you can prove the required language skills
• If you have not reached the age of 18: the persons authorized to have custody of you have consented to your stay in Germany.

Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100.00

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

The residence permit must be applied for at the aliens' registration office responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the foreigners authority and your concerns, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic application for the residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Aliens' Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be received and your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment). For the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card) your fingerprints will be taken.
• In the case of an electronic application, the Aliens' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the Aliens' Registration Office, if necessary. During the appointment, your supporting 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 Aliens' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can collect the eAT card from the Aliens' Registration Office.
• The eAT card must always be collected in person.
• Fees are charged for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing as well as the form of payment varies depending on the authority

about six to eight weeks.

• The residence permit should be applied for at least eight weeks before your still valid visa or residence permit expires.
• The residence permit is issued for a limited period of time. The validity depends on the duration of your education.
• Action period: 1 month

An appeal against the decision of the Foreigners' Registration Office may be filed with the court specified in the decision.

• Residence permit for the purpose of training Issuance for the purpose of school-based vocational training.
• Foreigners who wish to complete school-based vocational training in Germany can obtain a residence permit.
• The residence permit can be issued both for qualified vocational training and for vocational training that is not qualified.
• The school-based vocational training must lead to a state-recognized vocational qualification in accordance with federal or state regulations and may not be directed predominantly at nationals of one state.
• The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training entitles the holder to work up to ten hours per week during the qualified vocational training, independently of the vocational training.
• For qualified vocational training, proof of sufficient language skills (B1) must be provided if these have neither been tested by the training institution nor are to be acquired through a preparatory German language course.
• Proof of livelihood must be provided for the entire duration of the school-based vocational training.
• In the case of persons who have not yet reached the age of 18, the consent of a person with parental authority is required.
• The residence permit is issued for a limited period of time for the duration of the school-based vocational training.
• Depending on the foreigners authority and the request, the application can be made via the Internet or in person.
• A fee is charged for the issuance of the residence permit. The time as well as the form of payment varies depending on the authority.
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

Please contact 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, possibly they are also offered online
• Online procedure possible: Occasionally
• Written form required: Yes
• Personal appearance required: Yes