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Apply for a residence permit to search for a training place

Service Description

You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of looking for a training place if you would like to complete qualified vocational training in Germany but have not yet found a training place. Qualified vocational training exists if it is vocational training in a state-recognized or comparably regulated training occupation that lasts at least two years.

The residence permit for the purpose of searching for a training place to carry out qualified vocational training is a temporary residence title. It can be issued for a maximum of up to six months.

Process flow

The residence permit must be applied for at the aliens' registration office responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

  • Depending on the foreigners authority and your concerns, 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 approved, the Aliens' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
  • After about six to eight weeks, you can collect the eAT card from 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 vary depending on the authority.

Who should I contact?

The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

Competent authority

The immigration 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.
  • You have not yet reached the age of 25.
  • You can present a school-leaving certificate that entitles you to admission to higher education or a certificate from a German school abroad.
  • You can provide evidence of German language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • Your livelihood is secured for the duration of the training place search.

Which documents are required?

  • Valid passport or passport replacement
  • Current biometric photo
  • Visa, if required
  • Proof of livelihood (for example, letter of commitment, blocked account at a bank, proof of parents' income or similar)
  • Rental contract
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Proof of German language skills on level B2
  • Proof of an appropriate school leaving certificate

What are the fees?

Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100.00

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption 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

about six to eight 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: Forms can be obtained from your foreigners authority, if necessary they are also offered 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

Professionally released on

13.01.2023

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

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