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§ 17 abs. 1 AufenthG

They can obtain a residence permit to look for a training place to carry out qualified vocational training if they meet certain requirements for this purpose.

You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of looking for a training place if you would like to complete a qualified vocational training in Germany but have still found a training place.  Qualified vocational training exists if it is vocational training in a state-recognized or similarly regulated training occupation that lasts at least two years.

The residence permit for the search for a training place to carry out qualified vocational training is a temporary residence permit. It can be issued for a maximum of six months.

• Valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Proof of subsistence (e.B. declaration of commitment, blocked account with a bank, proof of the income of the parents or the like)
• lease
• Proof of your health insurance
• Proof of German language skills at level B2
• Proof of a corresponding school leaving certificate

• You have a recognised and valid passport or passport replacement and - if necessary for entry - a valid visa.
• There is no interest in expulsion against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or affect the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You have not yet reached the age of 25.
• You can present a school leaving certificate that entitles you to university admission or a degree from a German school abroad.
• You can prove your knowledge of German at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• Your livelihood is secured for the duration of the training place search.

Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100,00

Under certain conditions, a reduction in fees or exemption from fees may be considered.

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

• Depending on the immigration office and concerns, an application via the Internet may be possible. Find out whether your immigration office offers the electronic application for the residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your proofs checked (bring them with you to the appointment). For the production of an electronic residence title (eAT card), your fingerprints will be taken.
• In the event of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Immigration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your proofs will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the electronic residence title (eAT card).
• If your application is complied with, the Immigration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Immigration Office.
• The eAT card must always be picked up in person.
• There are fees 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.
• Opposition period: 1 month

• Portal of the Federal Government for skilled workers from abroad
  https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/visum/arten/studieren/
• You can also get free advice on the topics of entry, residence and work from the "Hotline Working and Living in Germany" from the Federal Government's portal for skilled workers from abroad.
  Phone: 030 1815-1111
  Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Residence permit for the purpose of training Grant for the search for a training place to carry out qualified vocational training
• Foreigners who have not yet reached the age of 25 and want to complete a qualified vocational training in Germany but have not yet found a training place can obtain a residence permit to search for training.
• They must have good German language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), proof of livelihood and a school leaving certificate that entitles them to university entrance or a degree from a German school abroad.
• The residence permit is a temporary residence permit. It shall be issued for a maximum of six months.
• Depending on the immigration office and concerns, it is possible to apply via the Internet or in person.
• There is a fee for the granting of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
• Responsible: the immigration 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: Forms can be obtained from your immigration office, if necessary they are also offered online
• Online procedures occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance necessary: yes