Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zwecke der schulischen Berufsausbildung beantragen

Under certain conditions, you can obtain a residence permit to complete vocational training in Germany.

You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training if

• your training leads to a state-recognized vocational qualification and
• the training course at your educational institution is not aimed exclusively at nationals of one country.

You can obtain the residence permit both

• for qualified vocational training and
• for vocational training that is not qualified.

This is qualified vocational training,

• if the vocational training is recognized by the state or if it is a comparably regulated training occupation and
• if a training period of at least 2 years is stipulated by federal or state law.

If these requirements are not met, it is not qualified vocational training.

If you are seeking qualified vocational training, you should generally provide proof of sufficient language skills (language level B1). You can submit suitable language certificates as proof. Alternatively, the educational institution can also confirm that your language skills are sufficient for the qualified vocational training you are seeking. If you do not yet have the required language skills, you can attend a language course to prepare for the training.

In principle, there are no language proficiency requirements for taking up non-qualified vocational training. As a rule, however, at least sufficient German language skills at level A2 will be required.

During qualified vocational training, you may work up to 20 hours per week in a job that is independent of your vocational training. Self-employment is not permitted under any circumstances.

The residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training is limited in time. It is issued for the duration of the school-based vocational training. The Federal Employment Agency must approve your residence permit.

If your qualified vocational training is terminated prematurely for reasons for which you are not responsible, you do not have to leave the federal territory immediately. You must then be given the opportunity to look for another training place for a period of up to 6 months.

The residence permit to attend school can also be granted on the basis of bilateral and multilateral agreements between the federal states and public authorities in other countries.

Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100.00

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

• The residence permit should be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your visa or residence permit that is still valid.
• The residence permit is issued for a limited period of time. The validity depends on the duration of your training.
• Deadline for appeal: 1 month

• Portal of the Federal Government for Skilled Workers from Abroad
  https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/visum/arten/berufsausbildung/
   
• 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.

Negative decisions of the Foreigners' Registration Office may be appealed to the competent administrative court.

• Persons from abroad who wish to complete school-based vocational training in Germany can obtain a residence permit
  • for qualified vocational training or
  • vocational training that is not qualified
• Vocational training must not be predominantly aimed at nationals of a single country
• school-based vocational training must lead to a state-recognized vocational qualification
• Residence permit allows part-time employment of up to 20 hours per week
• Requirements for qualified vocational training:
  • Sufficient language skills (B1), if these have neither been tested by the training institution nor are to be acquired through a preparatory German language course
  • Securing a livelihood for the entire duration of the school-based vocational training
  • for persons who have not yet reached the age of 18: Consent of a person with parental authority
• there are generally no requirements for language skills when taking up non-qualified vocational training. As a rule, however, at least sufficient German language skills at level A2 will be required.
• Residence permit is limited in time for the duration of the school-based vocational training
• A fee is charged for issuing the residence permit; the time and form of payment vary depending on the authority

The Foreigners' Registration Office responsible for the applicant's place of residence.