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Here you can find information on the following question:

What requirements do I have to meet in order to receive a residence permit for the purpose of studying in Germany?

Please do not forget that you always have to meet the general requirements for your stay in Germany. Information can be found here.

Residence permit for work in Germany

Table of contents:

Purpose of the residence permit
Requirements
Specifics
Legal background

1. Purpose of the residence permit

A residence permit can be granted for employment. The prerequisite is that the existing vocational training qualifies you for the activity described in the specific job offer. However, this also includes related professions, provided that the professional training qualifies for these.

2. Requirements

Specific offer or valid employment contract
Approval from the Federal Employment Agency Approval
is to be obtained from the German mission abroad or the immigration authorities
A license to practice a profession, if the activity requires such
Equivalency of the relevant qualifications, if the activity requires one

3. Features:

Accelerated procedure according to § 81a AufenthG

With the support of the employer, the accelerated procedure under Section 81a of the Residence Act may also be an option.

4. Legal background:

Sections 18, 18a and 18b of the German Residence Act allow a residence permit to be issued to skilled workers. A distinction is made between skilled workers with vocational training (Section 18a of the Residence Act applies to them) and skilled workers with academic training (Section 18b of the Residence Act applies to these).