Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck der Erwerbstätigkeit Erteilung zum Zweck der Beschäftigung bei qualifizierter Beschäftigung als Fachkraft mit Berufsausbildung

As a skilled worker with vocational training, you can obtain a residence permit to pursue qualified employment if you meet certain requirements.

You can obtain a residence permit for skilled workers with vocational training 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 have been 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 established by the competent recognition body (e.g. the Chamber of Industry or Commerce).

Before the residence permit can be issued, the Federal Employment Agency must give its approval. This Federal Employment Agency will check whether the working conditions correspond to those of comparable German employees, whether you are engaged in an occupation for which your qualification qualifies you and whether a domestic employment relationship exists.

If the residence permit is granted, it will be limited in time. The validity depends on your employment contract or the period of validity of the approval of the Federal Employment Agency. In the case of unlimited employment contracts, the residence permit for skilled workers is issued for a period of four years.

• Valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Original of your employment contract or a binding offer of employment (please use the nationwide standard form Declaration of Employment Relationship )
• Original of the certificate of successfully completed vocational training
• If available, notification of the equivalence of the foreign professional qualification with a domestic qualified professional qualification
• For regulated professions: Your professional licence
• If required: licence to practise your profession
• Proof of health insurance
• Current certificate of residence
• Tenancy agreement
  

Also If you have recently entered the country:

• Visa, if this was required for the entry

as well as in case of previous residence

• Current residence title or other certificate of right of residence (e.g. residence permit, toleration).

• You have a recognised 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 possess

• a domestic qualified vocational training or
• an equivalent foreign professional qualification

• You possess a qualification which enables you to carry out qualified employment. This means that, in principle, you can also pursue employment in a related occupation if there is a connection between the training you have received and the occupation you intend to pursue (e.g. a baker can also work as a confectioner).
• You have a job or a job offer
  If you have reached the age of 45, you must prove that you have an employment contract or a binding job offer with a certain minimum salary. The minimum salary must reach 55 percent of the annual contribution assessment ceiling in the general pension insurance. This results in a minimum salary for 2020 of 45,540 euros per year. Even if this minimum salary is not reached, a residence permit may be granted upon presentation of proof of adequate pension provision or in special cases (e.g. if there is a public interest in the employment).
  The amount of the income threshold is published for each year by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, for Construction and Home Affairs in the Federal Gazette by 31 December of the previous year.
• The Federal Employment Agency has given its consent to the taking up of employment (the consent is usually obtained from the Foreigners' Registration Office). For approval, your working conditions (especially salary) must be comparable to those of a German employee in the same position.
• If necessary, you must have a permit to practise your profession.
• You can secure your livelihood and health insurance cover from your income without claiming public benefits.

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee waiver 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 the request, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your Foreigners' Registration Office offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be received and your evidence will be checked (bring it with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• In the event of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration 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 granted, the Foreigners' Registration 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 Foreigners' Registration 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 at least eight weeks before the expiry of your visa or residence permit, which is still valid.
• The residence permit is issued for a limited period of time. The validity depends on the period of validity of your employment contract and the approval of the Federal Employment Agency.
• Deadline for filing a complaint: 1 month

• Portal of the Federal Government for skilled workers from abroad
  https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/ueber-das-portal/kontakt/hotline/
• 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.

Administrative court action:
Detailed information on this can be found in the decision rejecting your application.

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment Issuance for the purpose of employment in the case of qualified employment as a skilled worker with vocational training.
• Foreigners who have German or equivalent foreign qualified vocational training may be granted a residence permit for the purpose of qualified employment.
• The Federal Employment Agency must approve the granting of the residence permit.
• The residence permit is issued for a limited period. The period of validity depends on the employment contract or the approval of the Federal Employment Agency. In the case of unlimited employment contracts, the residence permit for skilled workers is issued for a period of four years.
• Holders of a residence permit for the purpose of qualified employment may be granted a settlement permit after fulfilling certain requirements
• Spouses of holders of a residence permit for the purpose of qualified employment are also entitled to a residence permit.
• 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 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: Declaration of employment relationship (uniform nationwide); further forms specific to the authorities can be obtained from your foreigners authority; these may also be offered online.
• Online procedure possible in some cases
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes