Granting a residence permit to look for a job after recognition of foreign professional qualifications

You can only apply for a residence permit in person at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence.

• You must submit the required documents in the original and pay the application fee.
• The Foreigners' Registration Office will check whether the requirements for issuing the permit have been met.
• If all requirements are met, the foreigners authority will take your biometric data (photo, fingerprints) and order the electronic residence permit (eAT) from Bundesdruckerei GmbH.
• As soon as the eAT is ready, it will be issued to you by the Foreigners' Registration Office.

You already have a residence permit for the purpose of the recognition procedure of a foreign professional qualification in Germany.
The other general requirements for obtaining a residence permit are, in particular

• a secure livelihood,
• a clarified identity,
• possession of a valid national passport.

• Valid national passport
• Proof of secure means of subsistence (e.g. employment contract and payslips, bank statements, declaration of commitment by a third party)
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of qualification (diploma, certificate or certificate from your training company or educational institution confirming successful completion of training)
• 1 current biometric photo
• Please ask your local immigration office whether you need to submit any further documents.

Application before the current residence permit expires. It is recommended that you apply 4 to 6 weeks before your current residence permit expires.

The residence permit is limited to a maximum of 12 months.

The processing time depends on the workload at the local foreigners authority.

§ Section 20 (3) no. 4 of the Act on the Residence, Employment and Integration of Foreigners in the Federal Territory (Residence Act - AufenthG)

• Act on the Residence, Employment and Integration of Foreigners in the Federal Territory (Residence Act - AufenthG) Section 20 Job search for skilled workers

• Appeal

Detailed information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in the decision rejecting your application.

• Appeal to the administrative courts.

• Online procedure possible: no
• Written form required: no
• Personal appearance required: yes

20.11.2020