Source: BUS Sachsen-Anhalt (Linie6PLus)

Apply for a residence permit to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification

Description

If your foreign professional qualification cannot yet be recognised in Germany and only requires an examination for recognition, then you can obtain a residence permit for taking the examination alone.

The term "examination" covers examinations that are necessary to determine the equivalence of the foreign professional qualification with a domestic professional qualification and, in a profession regulated in Germany, for the granting of the authorisation to practise a profession or for the granting of the authorisation to use a professional title. This includes linguistic and technical language tests. Taking several exams can also be considered.

If you are to attend an exam preparation course before taking the exam, you can obtain a residence permit for the implementation of a qualification measure for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications.

You must prove your language skills to the Foreigners' Registration Office if the proof of language skills is not the subject of your examination.

The residence permit for the purpose of taking an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification does not entitlethe holder to pursue gainful employment.

The residence permit for taking an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification is a temporary residence permit. for the duration of the examination procedure. This covers the period from taking the examination to the announcement of the examination result or to the issuance of a decision by the competent authority concluding the procedure.

Requirements

You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute and, if required for entry, an appropriate visa.
There is no interest in expulsion against you.
Your foreign professional qualification cannot yet be fully recognised in Germany.
For the recognition of foreign professional qualifications, an examination is still required.
You have German language skills that correspond to the exam to be taken, but usually at least speaking skills at level A2.
Their stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage without using public services.

Which documents are required?

Valid passport
Recent biometric photo
Visa, if required
Proof of subsistence (e.g. scholarship, blocked account, declaration of commitment)
Lease
Proof of your health insurance
Deficit decision of the recognition body
If applicable, proof of language skills (certificate)

What are the fees?

Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100.00

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

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

The residence permit should be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your visa, which is still valid.
Objection period: 1 month

Forms: Forms can be obtained from your immigration office, if necessary they are also offered online
Online procedures possible in isolated cases
Written form required: yes
Personal appearance required: yes

Process flow

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

Depending on the immigration office and the request, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your Foreigners' Registration Office offers the electronic application for a residence permit.
If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office. During the appointment, your application will be received and your evidence will be checked (bring it with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the production of an electronic residence permit (eATKarte).
In the event of an electronic application, the Foreigners' Registration Office will contact you after receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your documents will be checked (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 granted, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the production of the eAT card.
After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT card at the Foreigners' Registration Office.
The eAT card must always be picked up in person.
There are fees for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.