Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Suche nach einer qualifizierten Berufsausbildung beantragen

Section 17 (1) Residence Act

They may be granted a residence permit for the purpose of seeking a training place in order to carry out qualified vocational training if they fulfil certain conditions for this purpose

You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of looking for a training place if you would like to complete qualified vocational training in Germany but have not yet found a training place. Qualified vocational training is deemed to exist if it is vocational training in a state-recognised or comparably regulated training occupation which lasts at least two years.

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

• Valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Proof of livelihood (e.g. letter of commitment, blocked account at a bank, proof of parents' income or similar)
• Tenancy agreement
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of German language skills at level B2
• Proof of an appropriate school leaving certificate

• 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 have not yet reached the age of 25.
• You can present a school-leaving certificate which entitles you to admission to higher education or a certificate from a German school abroad.
• You can provide evidence of German language skills 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.

Issue 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 accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• 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 documents will be checked (please 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 accepted, 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.
• There are fees for the issuing 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, which is still valid.

• 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" of 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 Issuance of a residence permit for the purpose of searching for a training place in order to carry out qualified vocational training
• Foreigners who have not yet reached the age of 25 and wish to complete qualified vocational training in Germany but have not yet found a training place may be granted a residence permit for the purpose of seeking training.
• They must have good German language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), be able to prove that they are able to support themselves and have a school-leaving certificate that entitles them to enter higher education or a certificate from a German school abroad.
• The residence permit is a temporary residence title. It is issued for a maximum of six months.
• Depending on the Foreigners' Registration Office and your requirements, you can apply for a residence permit either online 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

• Forms: Forms can be obtained from your foreigners authority, possibly they are also offered online.
• Online procedure possible in some cases
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance necessary: yes