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Apply for residence permit for recognition of professional qualification during employment
Service Description
They can obtain a residence permit for the recognition of a qualification measure if they intend to work in a non-regulated profession in order to compensate for the identified deficits in the context of qualified employment. Non-regulated professions are professions without specific state requirements for their practice. That is, there is no professional license required to work in the occupation.
The Federal Employment Agency must approve the practice of the occupation. Within the scope of the approval, it checks, among other things, whether the employment does not take place under less favorable working conditions than the employment of comparable domestic employees.
The residence permit for the recognition of professional qualification during employment is a temporary residence title. It is issued for two years.
Process flow
The residence permit must be applied for at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:
- Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, 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 received and your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment). For the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card) your fingerprints will be taken.
- 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 supporting 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 Aliens' 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 Aliens' Registration Office.
- The eAT card must always be collected in person.
- Fees are charged for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment varies depending on the authority.
Who should I contact?
The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence
Competent authority
The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence
Requirements
- You have a recognized 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.
- The body responsible for recognizing your professional qualification in Germany has issued a decision stating that you lack skills, knowledge and/or abilities predominantly in the field of business practice.
- You have German language skills of at least level A2.
- You have a concrete job offer.
- Your future employer has given an assurance in your employment contract that it will enable you to obtain professional recognition during your stay in Germany.
- The Federal Employment Agency has approved your employment, (approval is usually obtained from the Foreigners' Registration Office).
- You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage without claiming public benefits.
Which documents are required?
- Valid Reisepassport or passport replacement
- Current biometric photo
- Visa, if required
- Deficit decision of the recognition authority
- Proof of at least sufficient German language skills at level A 2 by presenting a language certificate
- Concrete job offer (proof through the declaration of employment, see "Further information")
- Proof of livelihood
- Rental contract
- Proof of health insurance
What are the fees?
Fee: 100,00 EURPayment in advance: noUnder certain circumstances, a fee reduction or fee waiver may be considered.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
- The residence permit should be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry of your still valid visa.
- Action deadline: 1 month
Processing duration
Processing Time: 6 - 8 Weeks
Legal basis
Applications / forms
An appeal against the decision of the Foreigners' Registration Office may be filed with the court specified in the decision.
Appeal
- Forms: You can obtain forms from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.
- Online procedure occasionally possible
- Written form required: yes
- Personal appearance required: yes
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Thuringian Ministry for Migration, Justice and Consumer Protection (TMMJV)
Professionally released on
12.12.2022
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
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