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Apply for a residence permit for employment regardless of qualification as a skilled worker
Service Description
The residence permit, regardless of the qualification as a skilled worker, can be issued for employment stays resulting from the provisions of the Employment Ordinance, e.g. for seasonal employment, for domestic workers, specialty cooks, professional drivers.
Nationals of certain countries can also be granted a residence permit for any employment, regardless of their personal qualifications, if they meet further requirements. These are nationals of the following countries:
- Andorra, Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, Monaco, New Zealand, San Marino, USA (Section 26 (1) Employment Ordinance)
- until the end of 2023 also: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia (Section 26 (2) Employment Ordinance, so-called Western Balkans regulation)
It is not a requirement that you are a skilled worker within the meaning of the Residence Act, i.e. you do not need to have a university degree or qualified vocational training.
The residence permit for employment regardless of the qualification as a skilled worker is a temporary residence permit. The duration of the time limit depends on the duration of the employment contract or is determined by the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.
Before the residence permit is issued, the Federal Employment Agency must generally approve the employment, unless the provisions of the Employment Ordinance state that the approval of the Federal Employment Agency is not required.
Process flow
You must apply for a residence permit at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence
- Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply online. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic application for a residence permit.
- If you can only apply in person, arrange an appointment with the immigration office.
- During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken to issue the electronic residence permit (eAT).
- In the case of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment for an interview at the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the eAT card to be issued.
- If your application is approved, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be issued.
- After about six to eight weeks, you can collect the eAT card from the immigration office.
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 substitute and - if this was required for entry - an appropriate visa.
- There is no interest in deporting you.
- You have a job or a job offer.
Professional drivers and nationals of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro or Serbia who have reached the age of 45 must provide proof of an employment contract or a binding job offer with a certain minimum salary. The minimum salary must reach 55% of the annual contribution assessment ceiling for general pension insurance. This results in a minimum annual salary of 46,530 euros for 2022. Even if this minimum salary is not reached, a residence permit can be issued upon presentation of proof of adequate pension provision or in special cases (e.g. if there is a public interest in the employment).
The amount of the minimum salary for each year is published by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Home Affairs in the Federal Gazette by December 31 of the previous year (see further information). - You can cover your living expenses and health insurance from your income without claiming public benefits.
- Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Further requirements may arise from the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.
- For further information on this, please contact the relevant immigration authority.
Which documents are required?
- Valid passport or passport substitute
- Visa, if this was required for entry
- Original of your employment contract or a binding job offer (please use the nationwide standard employment declaration form for this)
- Current biometric photo
- Proof of your health insurance
- Current registration certificate
- Tenancy agreement
What are the fees?
Fee: 100,00 EURPayment in advance: noUnder certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be possible.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
- Applying for a residence permit to work regardless of your qualifications as a skilled worker: no later than eight weeks before your valid visa or residence permit expires.
- Deadline for appeal: 1 month
Processing duration
Processing Time: 6 - 8 Weeks
Appeal
- Forms: Declaration of employment (standardized nationwide); you can obtain other forms specific to the authorities from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online.
- Online procedure possible in some cases
- 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
15.12.2022
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
