{"id":6575,"date":"2022-05-06T09:52:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T09:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/?p=6575"},"modified":"2025-06-12T11:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:08:38","slug":"auslaenderrecht-die-moeglichkeit-der-arbeitsplatzsuche-fuer-fachkraefte-in-deutschland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/immigration-law-the-possibility-of-job-searching-for-skilled-workers-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration Law: The Possibility of Job Searching for Skilled Workers in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to \u00a7 20 of the Residence Act (AufenthG), a foreign skilled worker can be granted a residence permit to search for a qualified job under certain conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The residence permit under \u00a7 20 AufenthG is generally issued for a period of 6 months to a maximum of 18 months. An extension of the residence permit for the purpose of job search beyond the established maximum periods is not possible according to \u00a7 20 (4) Sentence 2 AufenthG.<\/p>\n<p>Whether and for how long the residence permit for job search is ultimately granted depends on various factors, such as:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Is the skilled worker already in Germany, or does she\/he need to enter the country first?<\/li>\n<li>What is the worker\u2019s educational background? Does she\/he have an academic education or vocational training? Was the qualification obtained in Germany?<\/li>\n<li>Does the worker possess the necessary German language skills for the desired occupation?<\/li>\n<li>Can the worker independently support herself\/himself?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In principle, a residence permit for job search can be granted to both skilled workers who are already in Germany and those who are still abroad. However, if the skilled worker is still abroad, she\/he must first apply for a national visa for entry into Germany at the responsible German embassy or consulate.<\/p>\n<p>If financial support is ensured, the following skilled workers can receive a residence permit for job search according to \u00a7 20 AufenthG:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arbeitsplatzsuche_fur_Fachkrafte_mit_Berufsausbildung_gemas_%C2%A7_20_Abs_1_AufenthG\"><\/span>Job Search for Skilled Workers with Vocational Training according to \u00a7 20 (1) AufenthG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skilled workers with vocational training who have documented their qualifications can be granted a residence permit for job search for a period of 6 months. If the skilled worker completed her\/his training abroad rather than in Germany, the equivalence of the vocational qualification must usually be verified. Additionally, the worker must have language skills sufficient to perform the intended occupation (usually level B1).<\/p>\n<p>If the skilled worker is already in Germany, a residence permit for job search can only be issued if she\/he previously held a residence title for employment purposes or for a study-related internship EU according to \u00a7 16e AufenthG.<\/p>\n<p>A residence permit for job search can be reissued if the foreigner has stayed abroad for at least as long as they previously stayed in Germany with the residence permit according to \u00a7 20 AufenthG.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arbeitsplatzsuche_fur_Fachkrafte_mit_akademischer_Ausbildung_gemas_%C2%A7_20_Abs_2_AufenthG\"><\/span>Job Search for Skilled Workers with Academic Qualifications according to \u00a7 20 (2) AufenthG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skilled workers with academic qualifications can be granted a residence permit for 6 months, with the exact duration at the discretion of the competent authority. The worker does not need to prove German language skills.<\/p>\n<p>A residence permit for job search can be reissued if the foreigner has stayed abroad for at least as long as they previously stayed in Germany with a residence permit according to \u00a7 20 AufenthG.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arbeitsplatzsuche_fur_Fachkrafte_mit_Abschluss_eines_Studiums_im_Bundesgebiet_gemas_%C2%A7_20_Abs_3_Nr_1_AufenthG\"><\/span>Job Search for Skilled Workers with a Degree from a German University according to \u00a7 20 (3) No. 1 AufenthG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skilled workers who have successfully completed a degree at a German university can be granted a residence permit for up to 18 months.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arbeitsplatzsuche_fur_Fachkrafte_nach_Abschluss_der_Forschungstatigkeit_gemas_%C2%A7_20_Abs_3_Nr_2_AufenthG\"><\/span>Job Search for Skilled Workers after Completing Research Activities according to \u00a7 20 (3) No. 2 AufenthG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After completing research activities, skilled workers can be granted a residence permit for up to 9 months.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arbeitsplatzsuche_fur_Fachkrafte_nach_erfolgreichem_Abschluss_einer_qualifizierten_Berufsausbildung_im_Bundesgebiet_gemas_%C2%A7_20_Abs_3_Nr_3_AufenthG\"><\/span>Job Search for Skilled Workers after Successfully Completing a Qualified Vocational Training in Germany according to \u00a7 20 (3) No. 3 AufenthG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skilled workers who have successfully completed vocational training in Germany can be granted a residence permit for job search for up to 12 months.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feststellung_der_Gleichwertigkeit_des_Abschlusses_gemas_%C2%A7_16_Abs_3_Nr_4_AufenthG\"><\/span>Verification of Equivalence of the Qualification according to \u00a7 16 (3) No. 4 AufenthG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A skilled worker can be granted a residence permit for up to 12 months after the equivalence of the professional qualification or the issuance of the professional practice permit in Germany has been established under \u00a7 16d AufenthG.<\/p>\n<p>Under \u00a7 16d AufenthG, it is possible to obtain a residence permit for the recognition of a foreign qualification or to conduct an equivalence assessment of a qualification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Note: The content of this article has been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief. However, due to the complexity and constant evolution of the subject matter, we must exclude liability and warranty.<\/strong>\u00a0Important Notice: The content of this article has been created to the best of our knowledge and understanding. However, due to the complexity and constant changes in the subject matter, we must exclude any liability and warranty.<\/p>\n<p>If you need legal advice, please feel free to call us at\u00a0<strong>0221 - 80187670<\/strong>\u00a0or send us an email at or send an email to info@mth-partner.de\u00a0<strong>info@mth-partner.de<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/de\/koeln\/auslaenderrecht-anwalt\/\">Lawyers in Cologne advise and represent clients nationwide in immigration law.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don't have to look for a job in Germany from abroad. 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