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As a specialist with vocational training, you can obtain a residence permit to look for a job for a period of six months if you meet certain requirements for this.

You can obtain a residence permit to look for a job for skilled workers if you have completed qualified vocational training in Germany. Qualified vocational training exists if you have completed vocational training in a state-recognised or comparably regulated training occupation.  The duration of the training must be at least two years.  If you have completed your vocational training abroad, the equivalence of your qualification with the German, qualified vocational training must be determined by the competent recognition body (e.B. the Chamber of Industry or Commerce).

If you want to work in a regulated profession, the required professional permit must already be issued or promised when the residence permit is issued to look for a job. Regulated professions are professional activities the taking up or pursuit of which is bound by laws, regulations or administrative provisions to the possession of certain professional qualifications. Regulated professions in Germany are e.B. physician, nurse, lawyer, teacher, educator or engineer.

If you are already in Germany, you can obtain a residence permit to look for a job if you were immediately in possession of a residence permit for gainful employment or a residence permit for the purpose of the study-related internship IN the EU.

With the residence permit for job search, you can pursue a trial job, which the qualification qualifies you to pursue, for up to ten hours per week.

The residence permit is issued for up to six months.

• Valid passport or passport replacement
• Visa, if this was necessary for entry into Germany
• Current biometric photo
• Original of the certificate of successfully completed vocational training
• In the case of foreign professional qualifications: decision on the determination of equivalence of the foreign professional qualification with a domestic qualified vocational training, if available
• In the case of regulated professions: licence to practise a profession or a commitment to grant it
• Proof of German language skills
• Proof of the security of livelihood (e.B. equity, blocked account, declaration of commitment)
• Proof of your health insurance
• Current registration certificate

• You have a recognised and valid passport or passport replacement and – if this was necessary for entry into Germany – 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 own
  - domestic qualified vocational training, or
  - an equivalent foreign professional qualification
• The subject of your job search is employment as a specialist.
• You have German language skills that correspond to the desired activity. As a rule, German language skills are required at least at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

• If necessary, you have a professional license or a commitment to the grant.
• You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your own resources without using public services.

Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100,00

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

hints:

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

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.

about six to eight weeks.

• The residence permit should be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your visa or current residence permit.
• The residence permit is issued for a maximum of six months.
• Opposition period: one month

• Portal of the Federal Government for skilled workers from abroad

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/ueber-das-portal/kontakt/hotline/

• Information portal of the Federal Government on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications:

https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/de/index.php

An appeal against a decision of the Immigration Office can be lodged with the authority named in the decision within one month of notification of the decision. The objection may be filed in writing, in electronic form and for writing.

If the objection is not complied with by the Immigration Office, an action can be brought before the court named in the notice of opposition.

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment Grant for job search for qualified professionals with vocational training
• Foreigners who have a German qualified vocational training or a foreign professional qualification equivalent to a domestic qualified vocational training can obtain a residence permit to look for a job.
• The foreign specialist must have German language skills that correspond to the desired activity. As a rule, German language skills are required at least at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Foreign skilled workers who are already in Germany can obtain a residence permit to look for work if they were immediately in possession of a residence permit for gainful employment or a residence permit for the purpose of the study-related internship in the EU.
• The residence permit entitles you to exercise a probationary employment for up to ten hours per week, which the qualification qualifies to exercise.
• The residence permit is issued for up to 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 residence of the applicant

Free advice on the topics of entry, residence and work can also be obtained from the "Hotline Working and Living in Germany" from the portal of the Federal Government for skilled workers from abroad

Phone: 030 1815-1111

Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00

The immigration authority responsible for the residence of the applicant

• Online procedures occasionally possible
• Written form required
• Personal appearance required