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School-Based Vocational Training

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What education or training is this pathway designed for?

School-based vocational training leading to a state-recognised vocational qualification under federal or state rules, unless the pathway is primarily tailored to nationals of one specific country.

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  • AufenthG cited from the official English translation current to the Act of 8 May 2024; later amendments not reflected and the German text governs
  • https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/englisch_aufenthg/englisch_aufenthg.html
    (2) As a general rule, foreigners are to be granted a temporary residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training, if such training leads to a state-recognised vocational qualification as determined by federal or state provisions, unless the qualification pathway is primarily tailored to nationals of one specific country.

What type of institution/course must accept or enrol the applicant?

The applicant must show a specific (school-based) vocational training place in Germany.

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What are the most important financial or study-related conditions: tuition, funds, insurance, full-time study, attendance or equivalent?

Living costs for school-based training must be shown via blocked account, declaration of commitment or scholarship, at least EUR 959 net per month (2026); German normally at B1 unless tested by the institution or a preparatory course is completed.

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  • https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/training
    If you plan on taking part in a school-based vocational training programme , you can provide evidence of being able to cover your living costs by opening a blocked bank account, submitting a declaration of commitment , or through a scholarship. You must have at least €959 net per month available to you (as of 2026).
  • https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/training
    Proof of language proficiency: You have the language skills required for qualified vocational training. You will normally require German language skills at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) . This is the case if the training institution has not yet tested your language skills or if you have not yet completed a preparatory German course.

Can the student work? Under what major restrictions? What is the family position where clearly stated?

Yes: a second job of up to 20 hours per week is allowed if it is independent of the vocational training.

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  • family position not stated in the captured sources

How long does the status last, how is it renewed, and what officially documented post-study work or residence possibilities exist?

Issued for the duration of the training programme; after successful completion, up to 18 months to seek qualified employment (Section 20(1) no. 3); after completing training in Germany and working two years, a settlement permit is possible if other conditions are met.

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  • https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/training
    To complete school-based or company-based vocational training, a corresponding residence permit will be issued for the duration of the vocational training programme in question.
  • https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/training
    Once you have successfully completed your vocational training, you can stay in Germany for up to 18 months to find qualified employment . To do this, you need a residence permit to for job-seeking under Section 20 (1) no. 3 (External link) <desc>box with arrow to the right</desc> of the Residence Act (AufenthG).
  • https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/training
    If you have successfully completed vocational training in Germany and have worked in this country for two years, you can obtain a settlement permit ( Section 18c (1), sentence 2 of the Residence Act [AufenthG] (External link) <desc>box with arrow to the right</desc> ) if you meet the additional requirements for this permit.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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