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Ausbildung (Vocational Training)

An Ausbildung teaches a trade over up to three years — part in the company, part at vocational school — and pays a salary throughout. No degree is required; what decides it is your German and finding a training contract.

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§ 16a AufenthG

What is usually required

  • A signed training contract (Ausbildungsvertrag) with a German company.
  • Usually B1 German; B2 may be asked for in care and customer-facing trades.
  • A school-leaving certificate and its recognition.
  • Additional proof of funds if the training allowance does not cover living costs.
  • School leavers who want a trade rather than a degree
  • People aiming at care, technical trades, hospitality or logistics
  • Anyone starting over in Germany with a lasting qualification in mind

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The route, step by step

The route, step by step

  1. Choose the trade and take your German to B1/B2.
  2. Find a company: application file, interview, contract.
  3. Apply for the training visa (§ 16a).
  4. Register, insure yourself and collect the residence permit in Germany.
  5. After finishing, move to a work permit under § 18a.

Guides for this route

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Ausbildung: Choosing the right path

Ausbildung: Choosing the right path is part of a structured Germany-readiness process. Road2Germany connects your target pathway with qualifications, experience, language, finances, documents, recognition requirements and timing.

Ausbildung: Preparing early

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Ausbildung: Matching your profile

Ausbildung: Matching your profile is part of a structured Germany-readiness process. Road2Germany connects your target pathway with qualifications, experience, language, finances, documents, recognition requirements and timing.

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