Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche nach Abschluss der Ausbildung beantragen

If you have successfully completed your education in Germany and are looking for a job that matches your qualifications, you can apply for a residence permit.

If you have successfully completed school or company training, you can be granted a residence permit to look for a job. The residence permit will be issued to you for a maximum of 12 months directly following your previous training. This makes it possible for you to find a job appropriate to your qualifications. The aim of the search can also be self-employment. This residence permit allows unrestricted gainful employment.

• Valid passport or passport replacement
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Proof of livelihood (for example, letter of commitment, blocked account at a bank, proof of parents' income or similar)
• Rental contract
• Proof of health insurance

In individual cases, the Aliens Department may request further documents.

• 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 successfully completed vocational training in Germany.
• You are looking for a job that corresponds to your qualifications.
• You are able to secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your own resources without claiming public benefits.

Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100.00

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

Notes:

• Additional fees may apply for the issuance of the residence permit in the form of the electronic residence title, which can also be used as electronic proof of identity.
• The time and the form of the fee collection as well as the payment vary depending on the authority.

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 and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

About six to eight weeks

• The residence permit should be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your still valid visa or your current residence permit or - if you are legally residing in Germany without a visa - within 90 days of entry.
• The residence permit is issued for a maximum of 12 months.
• 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 gainful employment Issuance for job search after school or company training
• The purpose of the residence permit is to seek employment or to take up self-employment (gainful employment) that corresponds to the qualification acquired
• directly following the training
• valid for a maximum of 12 months
• entitles to gainful employment
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

Forms: You can obtain forms from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.

Online procedure occasionally possible

Written form required: yes

Personal appearance required: yes