outside the EU and would like to gain work experience in Germany through an internship? Then the visa for a study-related internship EU is for you. With a visa to complete an academic internship in accordance with Section 16e of the Residence Act (AufenthG) , you can learn about the everyday working life in Germany, gather work experience and establish contacts with potential employers. To find out whether you require a visa to enter Germany, see " Who needs a visa? ". What are the requirements to [...] to complete a study-related traineeship EU. Download Print Study opportunities in Germany Getting a visa, or learning German? Contact points all over the world Information on the web Federal Foreign Office (FFO) You can find out which visa you need in order to come to Germany with the Visa-Navigator. Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) Centre of Excellence for Asylum, Migration and Integration in Germany Print page share on LinkedIn share on X (before: Twitter) share on Facebook share [...] receive a visa for a study-related internship EU? You can provide proof of an internship agreement with a Germany facility. You are currently enrolled at a university abroad or have obtained your degree no more than two years before the visa application was successfully completed. The internship corresponds with your course of studies. The facility commits itself in writing to cover your costs of living and travel costs to your country of origin, which would otherwise need to be covered by public funds

doctoral studies at a German university. To find out if you need a visa to enter Germany, please refer to the “ Do I need a visa? ” section. What are the requirements to receive a visa for studying? You have been admitted to a state-recognised higher education institution in Germany. To find out how to apply for a place on a study programme in Germany, see the “Studies in Germany” section. You are able to cover your living costs for the duration of your study programme. You can prove that you have sufficient [...] you while you study in Germany and after you graduate in the “ Prospects after graduation ” section. Info box Graduates of German higher education institutions can apply for a settlement permit (Section 18c (1) sentence 2 of the Residence Act [AufenthG]) after working in Germany for more than two years. Mobility arrangements for international students Do you have a student visa from another EU country and would like to study in Germany for a while? If your stay in Germany does not exceed 360 days [...] Visa for studying With its wide range of study programmes and low tuition fees, Germany attracts many international students every year. Find out how to apply for a student visa here. Are you interested in studying in Germany? A German degree opens many doors. There is a wide range of international study programmes and the fees are low. With this in mind, you can obtain a visa for the purpose of studying in Germany. A residence permit under Section 16b of the Residence Act (AufenthG) is also valid

Visa for language acquisition Would you like to learn German in Germany? Find out how to get a visa for language acquisition. You can take German language courses not only abroad, but also in Germany. A visa for language acquisition under Section 16f (1) of the Residence Act (AufenthG) permits entry and residence for this purpose. To find out if you need a visa to enter Germany, please refer to the “ Do I need a visa? ” section. What are the requirements for a language course visa? You have been [...] language courses. Evening and weekend courses are not sufficient. You are able to cover your living costs for the duration of your stay. Evidence can be provided by means of a blocked bank account or a declaration of commitment . Do you fulfil these requirements? Learn about the procedure for the entry and visa process . Please beware If you want to take a German course in preparation for studying or training in Germany, it may be the case that you do not need a German language course visa, but a visa to [...] the world The German language Learning German will change your life Information on the web Federal Foreign Office (FFO) You can find out which visa you need in order to come to Germany with the Visa-Navigator. Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) Centre of Excellence for Asylum, Migration and Integration in Germany Print page share on LinkedIn share on X (before: Twitter) share on Facebook share on WhatsApp mail

Visa for self-employment Would you like to start a business in Germany? You can find the necessary information for your visa application here. With a visa for self-employment , you can realise your start-up project in Germany. Depending on whether you are planning on setting up a business or working as a freelancer, different conditions may apply. To find out whether you require a visa to enter Germany, see Who Needs a Visa? Setting up a business If you are looking to start a business and meet the [...] costs of living for yourself and your family, the residence permit can be extended. Info box If you are starting your own company, applying for a settlement permit after three years is an option. To learn about how to realise your business idea in Germany, see Setting Up a Business . At a glance: Visa for self-employment From the preparations to the application forms: This step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a self-employment visa. Download Print Video: Setting up a business in Germany Getting [...] Getting a visa, or learning German? Contact points all over the world Information on the web Federal Foreign Office (FFO) You can find out which visa you need in order to come to Germany with the Visa-Navigator. Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) Centre of Excellence for Asylum, Migration and Integration in Germany Print page share on LinkedIn share on X (before: Twitter) share on Facebook share on WhatsApp mail

Special regulations for professional drivers Interested in working as a professional driver in Germany? That is also possible without formal training. Read more about it here. As a professional driver of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) or buses, you have good chances of finding a suitable job in Germany. You can find out whether you need a visa to enter the country or a residence permit for your stay in Germany in the " Do I need a visa? " section. Which conditions must be met in order to start working [...] the Residence Act (AufenthG ) apply. Would you like to live in Germany with your family? This residence permit allows you to do so. You can read up on what you need to bear in mind and which conditions apply in the " Family reunification " section. Job listings Getting a visa, or learning German? Contact points all over the world Information on the web Federal Foreign Office (FFO) You can find out which visa you need in order to come to Germany with the Visa-Navigator. Federal Office for Migration [...] in qualification measures? If you do not possess either the necessary EU or EEA driving licence or the EU/EEA (accelerated) initial qualification, you can earn both by successfully completing qualification measures in Germany. After having registered your place of residence in Germany, you must have your third-country driving licence converted to a German driving licence within six months. Info box If the issuing state of your foreign driving licence is not listed in the Annex 11 of the Regulations

in Germany? Find more information on your career options here. Germany needs nurses The nursing profession is future-proof Thanks to the excellent living conditions in Germany, a considerable proportion of the population enjoys good health well into old age. However, with increasing life expectancy and an ageing society, combined with the decreasing number of young people beginning their professional career, the demand for professional nursing as well as basic medical care is rising. Germany does [...] assistant . For more information, see the “ Assistants in nursing ” section. Enter Germany with an opportunity card to look for a job Would you like to look for a suitable employer in Germany? Under certain conditions, you can enter Germany with an opportunity card to look for work. Next steps ✔ Your career prospects: with our Quick-Check , you can find out about the opportunities available to you for working and living in Germany. ✔ Start the recognition process: in our “ Recognition ” section, you can find [...] work as a nurse from abroad in Germany. However, finding a job in Germany does not necessarily have to be through a recruitment programme: the Customer Center of the Federal Employment Agency advises, places and supports prospective immigrants on an individual basis. Information on placement agencies If you are considering seeking additional assistance with the immigration process to Germany, you can find basic information on private and government agencies in Germany in the “ Placement agencies ”

sufficient funds to cover your living expenses; and if you are aged over 45, adequate provision for old age. Language teachers are among those in the liberal professions who are allowed to work in Germany without a licence to practise their profession. Detailed information on the requirements, fiscal aspects and legal forms for freelancers can be found on the Service portal of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg . This information applies to the whole of Germany. Getting a visa, or learning German [...] language teachers Would you like to teach a foreign language in Germany? Find out what visa options are available for this type of employment. If you are a teacher of your native language and come from a foreign country, you may under certain conditions be granted access to the German labour market. You can either be employed by a school or work as a freelancer. To find out if you need a visa to enter or a residence permit to stay in Germany, see the " Do I need a visa? " section. Info box Language teachers [...] teacher, you can obtain a residence permit for up to five years. Further employment as a language teacher in Germany for the purpose of teaching your native language is only possible after a three-year break. You want to teach freelance If you plan to be a long-term self-employed language teacher of your native language, you will usually need a visa for self-employment . Once you are in Germany, this visa subsequently needs to be converted into a residence permit for the purpose of exercising a freelance

employer after entering Germany and start working at the same time. Are you interested in working in Germany and need to get your foreign qualification recognised? A recognition partnership gives you the opportunity to go through the recognition procedure after you arrive in Germany, while working in your profession at the same time. For this purpose, you need a residence permit under Section 16d (3) of the Residence Act (AufenthG) . To find out if you need a visa to enter Germany, see the “ Do I need [...] partnership. Tip You should apply for recognition as soon as you arrive in Germany. Use the Recognition Finder to find out which office to contact. Options after successful completion of the recognition procedure The recognition procedure was successful: You have received full recognition of your professional qualification. For your further stay in Germany, you can now apply to the competent foreigners authority in Germany for a residence permit for skilled workers or an EU Blue Card . To do this [...] Enquire well in advance via the “ Working and Living in Germany ” hotline. Visa for employment within the framework of a recognition partnership From the preparatory stage to completing the application forms: this step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a visa for employment within a recognition partnership. Download Print Recognition of foreign qualifications Getting a visa, or learning German? Contact points all over the world Webinar on work visas in Germany Print page share on LinkedIn share on X

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