Search for an apprenticeship

Search for an apprenticeship

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    What requirements do I have to meet in order to get a residence permit for the purpose of looking for an apprenticeship in Germany?


Please do not forget that you always have to meet the general requirements for your stay in Germany. You can find information about this here.

Residence permit for the purpose of finding an apprenticeship

Table of contents:

  1. Purpose of the stay
  2. Requirements
  3. Specifics
  4. Legal background


1.Purpose of stay


It can make a lot of sense to look for an apprenticeship in Germany, because qualified training in Germany can make it easier to start a successful career. Germany offers a wide range of training opportunities in various industries, such as trade, technology, healthcare and many more. In addition, an apprenticeship in Germany offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and gain new experiences. This is certainly an advantage for personal growth and for broadening one's own perspective.


2. Requirements


  • Foreign school-leaving certificate with university entrance qualifications
  • Certificates of previous training (diplomas)
  • in the original language and a German translation made by a publicly appointed and sworn translator
  • https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html = This database provides information on the assessment of foreign education qualifications and supports authorities, employers and private individuals in the integration of a foreign degree into the German education system.
  • Sufficient knowledge of German, level B2 of the German language
  • Documents to prove financial means during the stay
  • Certified copy of proof of identity (ID card or passport)

3. Specifics


The residence permit for the purpose of looking for a place at a university does not entitle you to gainful employment.



4. Legal Background


According to § 17 paragraph 1 of the German Residence Act, the most important requirements for the granting of a residence permit for the purpose of searching for an apprenticeship are: (a) maximum age of 24 years; (b) secure livelihood; (c) recognized school leaving certificate; (d) good German language skills. The residence permit is issued for six months and can only be reissued if you leave the Federal Republic of Germany for the same period of time that you previously stayed in Germany.




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