Residence permit

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Residence Permit for Trainees

If you start vocational training in Germany, you will need a residence permit for the purpose of vocational training.

General information

A residence permit for the purpose of vocational training can be issued if you would like to complete vocational training or further training with a company or a school-based vocational training.

With a residence permit for the purpose of vocational training, you are allowed to work 20 hours per week additionally.


Requirements

Visa for vocational training

Exceptions

  • Citizens of certain countries can apply for a residence permit after entering Germany. More on this in the article on visas
  • Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland enjoy unrestricted freedom of movement


Training contract including training programme (if applying for the first time) or current training confirmation (in case of extension)

Proof of sufficient German language skills (B1) by presenting a recognized certificate

Sufficient health insurance coverage


Proof of ability to cover the cost of living (min. 959,00€ net/1.033,31€ gross), alternatively submission of a declaration of commitment or a blocked account


Submit application

Submit application

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Apply for a residence permit

Information and documents for applying for your residence permit in Hamburg can be found in the Forms and Checklists section.

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