Residence permit for the purpose of training Conditional admission to study and part-time study

If you want to study in Germany, you can get a residence permit for fulfilling conditions before starting full-time studies as well as for part-time studies, a study-preparatory language course or ein a study-preparatory internship receive.

The residence permit for the purpose of fulfilling conditions prior to taking up studies in Germany is a temporary residence title.

Specifically, the residence permit can be issued if

1. you have been admitted to full-time studies by a state university, a state-recognized institution of higher education or a comparable educational institution, but the admission is linked to a condition other than attendance at a study-preparatory measure (for example, admission to a master's program is linked to the presentation of proof of completion of a bachelor's degree);

2. you have been admitted to full-time studies by a state university, a state-recognized institution of higher education or a comparable educational institution, but the admission is subject to the condition that you must first attend a preparatory course of studies or a comparable institution. You may also be granted admission if you cannot yet provide proof of admission to a Studienkolleg or comparable institution;

3. you have been admitted to part-time studies by a state university, a state-recognized institution of higher education or a comparable educational institution;

4. you have been accepted to participate in a language course that prepares you for studies, without already having been admitted by a higher education institution; or

5. you have been accepted by a company to complete a study-preparatory internship.

When deciding whether to issue a residence permit for the above-mentioned purposes, the Aliens' Registration Office may obtain and take into account opinions from the university or other institutions approved for education or further training in matters relating to the prerequisites for study, the course of study, the completion of studies and other academic matters.

If you have not yet reached the age of 18, the persons authorized to have custody of your person must consent to your stay in Germany.

Forms available: No

Written form required: No

Informal application possible: Yes

Personal appearance required: Yes

• You would like to stay in Germany in order to take up full-time studies after fulfilling a condition, to study part-time or to participate in a language course or internship in preparation for studies.
• You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay from your own resources without recourse to public benefits.
• There is no interest in deportation against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.

• Appeal against the decision of the foreigners authority within one month of notification
• Action before the court named in the notice of appeal if the appeal is not granted

• Find out whether your foreigners authority allows you to submit the application online or provides a special application form.
• If you have not yet reached the age of 18, you may not submit the application yourself, but require a representative (as a rule, the application is submitted by the custodial parent).
• If the application can only be submitted in person, make an appointment at the Aliens' Registration Office. In the case of online application, the Aliens' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your application to arrange an appointment.
• If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by at least one representative at the personal appointment. If the custodial parent cannot appear in person, a written power of attorney for the application must be provided.
• During the appointment, your identity and documents will be verified (please bring your documents, originals if possible, to the appointment).
• If your application is granted, your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the residence permit in the form of an electronic residence title (eAT card).
• The Aliens' Registration Office will order the production of the eAT card from the Bundesdruckerei. Once it has been produced, you will receive information and can collect the eAT card from the relevant office. The eAT card must always be collected in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice.

• You have no right to be granted the residence permit. It is at the discretion of the foreigners authority to grant the residence permit.
• The residence permit entitles the holder to gainful employment during the vacation period and to perform the internship. This restriction is usually included in the title as a secondary provision.
• Study preparation includes, in particular, German courses as well as attendance at preparatory courses or similar institutions.
• The procedure at the Foreigners Authority is usually conducted in German.
• All information given to the Aliens' Registration Office should be correct and complete to the best of your knowledge and belief, so that the request can be processed without major delays.
• Incorrect or incomplete information can slow down the procedure and be disadvantageous for the person concerned. In a serious case, incorrect or incomplete information that is not completed or corrected in time vis-à-vis the Aliens Department may result in the revocation of residence rights already granted, a fine, a prison sentence of up to three years, or expulsion from the Federal territory.
• Due to the complexity of the right of residence, this description is for information purposes only and is not legally binding.