Apply for a residence permit for a study-related internship EU

• You have a recognised and valid passport or passport replacement and - if required for entry - an appropriate visa.
• There is no interest in deportation against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You have concluded an agreement with the host institution on participation in an internship.
• The purpose of the internship is for you to acquire knowledge, practical skills and experience in a professional environment.
• You are studying in a third country or have successfully completed your studies no more than two years before the date of application.
• The traineeship is professionally equivalent to your university degree or studies.
• The receiving institution undertakes to assume the costs incurred by public authorities for the foreigner's subsistence during the unauthorised stay in the Federal territory and for deportation up to six months after the end of the internship agreement.
• Their livelihood is secured for the entire duration of the study-related internship.

- Forms: Forms can be obtained from your foreigners authority, possibly they are also offered online.
- Online procedure possible in some cases
- Written form required: yes
- Personal appearance necessary: yes

• Valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Proof of livelihood (e.g. proof of an internship allowance or blocked account at a bank)
• Rental contract
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of university degree or current studies in a third country
• Internship agreement with the host institution
• Declaration of cost absorption by the host institution

Issue of residence permit: EUR 100.00

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or exemption may be considered.

The residence permit must be applied for at the aliens' registration office responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the foreigners authority and your concerns, it may be possible to apply via the internet. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic application for the residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Aliens' Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the production of an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• In the case of an electronic application, the Aliens' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the Aliens' Registration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• If your application is accepted, the Aliens' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks you can collect the eAT card from the Aliens' Registration Office.
• The eAT card must always be collected in person.

There are fees for the issuing of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

• The residence permit should be applied for at least eight weeks before the expiry of your valid visa.
• Deadline for appeal: 1 month

about six to eight weeks.

• Portal of the Federal Government for skilled workers from abroad
  https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/visum/arten/praktikum/
  (German)
  https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa/kinds-of-visa/internship/
  (English)
• Evaluation recommendations of the Central Office for Foreign Education:
  https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html
• You can also get free advice on the topics of entry, residence and work from the "Hotline Working and Living in Germany" from the Federal Government's portal for skilled workers from abroad.
  Phone: 030 1815-1111
  Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• § 16 e Aufenthaltsgesetz

An action may be brought before the competent administrative court against negative decisions of the Foreigners' Registration Office.