Business Immigration Service
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Residence permit for education

People from non-EU countries require a residence permit for vocational training in Brandenburg, whether in a company or at school. This can be granted regardless of previous education and includes qualified vocational training.

Requirements
 

  • Proof of sufficient language skills (B1 for qualified vocational training).
  • Secure livelihood for the entire duration of training.
  • Approval from the Federal Employment Agency is required.
  • Permission to work part-time: Up to 20 hours per week is possible for qualified vocational training.
  • Temporary residence permit, which is based on the duration of the training.


After completing qualified vocational training, a residence permit for job hunting can be granted for up to 18 months.

Links

Requirements for vocational training in Germany ➜ https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/studium-ausbildung/ausbildung-in-deutschland/voraussetzungenVocational training in Germany ➜ https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/ZuwandererDrittstaaten/Bildung/Berufsausbildung/berufsausbildung-node.html