Residence permit - skilled workers with academic training
<p><strong>Visa procedure</strong><br>
 If you belong to a third country (not the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland), you generally need a visa to enter Germany for the purpose of employment, which must be applied for at the <a href="https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/visa-und-aufenthalt" target="">German diplomatic mission abroad</a>.</p>
<p>The visa is not required for citizens of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.</p>
<p><strong>After entering the country</strong><br>
 You must first register your residence at the <a href="https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/wohnsitz-anmelden-oder-ummelden/1063475/n0/" target="">Citizens Office</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Application and appointment</strong><br>
 You must apply for your residence permit before your visa/residence permit expires. If you can enter the country without a visa, you must apply for a residence permit at the Foreigners Office within 90 days of entering the country.</p>
<p>Please submit the application form and the required documents <a href="https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/kontaktabhakademischebeschaeftigung/index" target="">online</a> or by post. After submitting your online application, you can download a completed document as a PDF for your records. The document will confirm your application and the authorisation/continuation of your previous residence. Once we have checked your application, you will receive an appointment for a personal interview.</p>
<p><strong>Period of validity</strong><br>
 The residence permit is valid for four years. If you have an employment contract of less than four years, your residence permit will be valid for as long as your employment contract.</p>
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# Residence permit - skilled workers with academic training

## Summary

If you have completed your studies outside Germany, you can apply for a residence permit for qualified employment.
## Description

**Visa procedure**  

If you belong to a third country (not the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland), you generally need a visa to enter Germany for the purpose of employment, which must be applied for at the [German diplomatic mission abroad](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/visa-und-aufenthalt).

The visa is not required for citizens of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.

**After entering the country**  

You must first register your residence at the [Citizens Office](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/wohnsitz-anmelden-oder-ummelden/1063475/n0/).

**Application and appointment**  

You must apply for your residence permit before your visa/residence permit expires. If you can enter the country without a visa, you must apply for a residence permit at the Foreigners Office within 90 days of entering the country.

Please submit the application form and the required documents [online](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/kontaktabhakademischebeschaeftigung/index) or by post. After submitting your online application, you can download a completed document as a PDF for your records. The document will confirm your application and the authorisation/continuation of your previous residence. Once we have checked your application, you will receive an appointment for a personal interview.

**Period of validity**  

The residence permit is valid for four years. If you have an employment contract of less than four years, your residence permit will be valid for as long as your employment contract.

## Responsible Department

KVR
## Required Documents

* Fully completed [application form](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dam/jcr:c38c3e57-d9ed-4917-b2b5-229f7f008e4c/Antrag_auf_Aufenthaltstitel_Juli_2021.pdf)
* Valid passport or passport substitute
* [biometric passport photo](https://www.bundesdruckerei.de/system/files/dokumente/pdf/Fotomustertafel-72dpi.pdf)(only at the appointment, photo machines can be found at the Foreigners Office)
* Valid visa for entry to pursue qualified employment and entry stamp (if required, only for initial application)
* University degree certificate: If you have a foreign certificate, you must submit a certified German or English translation and an extract from [anabin](https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html)(H+ for university and degree) or a [certificate evaluation](https://www.kmk.org/zab/zeugnisbewertung.html) from the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs for recognition
* Professional licence (for regulated professions, only for first-time applications)
* Employment contract or a concrete job offer (only for initial application)
* Current and fully completed [assurance of employment](http://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Auslaenderbehoerde/Dokumente/Versicherung_zur_Ausuebung_der_Beschaeftigung.pdf)(only for initial application, please upload together with the employment contract)
* Current and fully completed [declaration of employment](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dam/jcr:bd0c3248-d5ef-4ea8-b7c4-24f72bedfe3c/Erklaerung_zum_Beschaeftigungsverhaeltnis.pdf)
* In the case of an extension: Proof of salary for the first two and last three months
* Adequate pension provision (required from the age of 45 if the salary is not at least EUR 49,830 (2024) per year)
  + Proof of assets or pension insurance from public or private sources in Germany or abroad

Note: Further documents may be required in individual cases.

## Special Considerations

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## Prerequisites

* You have the following qualifications:
  + You have a German university degree or
  + a foreign university degree that is comparable to a German university degree (see [anabin](https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html) H+ under University and degree or a [certificate assessment](https://www.kmk.org/zab/zeugnisbewertung.html) from the Central Office for Foreign Education - ZAB)
* Employment contract or concrete job offer for qualified employment. This means that a university degree or qualified vocational training is usually required for this employment.
* Vocational training licence (for [regulated professions](https://web.arbeitsagentur.de/berufenet/ergebnisseite/reglementierte-berufe?berufecluster=reglementiert), e.g. healthcare, legal advice or teaching professions)
* Approval from the Federal Employment Agency or an exemption from the approval requirement
  + Approval is obtained from the German diplomatic mission abroad or the Foreigners Office.
* If you are older than 45 and are travelling to Germany for the first time for the purpose of employment:  
  + You must achieve a gross annual salary of at least €49,830 (in 2024) with the intended employment in Germany or you must provide evidence of adequate retirement provision from public or private sources (assets or pension insurance)

## Fee Range

First issue: 100 Euro  

Renewal: 93 euros  

Turkish nationals authorised to associate: 37 euros (from 24 years of age) or 22.80 euros (up to 24 years of age)

## Processing Time

10-12 weeks

## Legal Basis

§ Section 18b (1) AufenthG

## Questions and Answers

 
### I have lost my job, what now?

 

We will give you the opportunity to look for a new qualified job for six months.  


Documents required via the [contact form](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/abhkontakt/index):  


* Proof of funds of at least 5,166 euros (bank statement, savings book)
* Proof of health insurance
* Letter from your company stating the date of departure
* Copy of your passport
* Copy of your residence permit

You will receive a reply from us.

You can find more information about finding a job [online](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/hauptabteilung-ii-buergerangelegenheiten-auslaenderangelegenheiten/10260824/).   


  


   
### Is my degree recognised in Germany?

 

You can find out for yourself at [www.anabin.de](http://www.anabin.de). The university must be labelled "H+" and the degree must be equivalent to a Bachelor's or Master's degree.  
  
 If you cannot find your university and degree there, you can contact our [service centre for foreign degrees](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/abteilung-migration-integration-teilhabe/10308039/). 

   
### Can I change my employer?

 

A change of employer is possible. You can find further information

[here](http://www.muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/Auslaenderwesen/Service-Center-Arbeitsmigration/Arbeitgeberwechsel)

   
### What are regulated professions?

 

To practise a regulated profession (e.g. medical or teaching professions), a state licence to practise is mandatory. In the case of non-regulated professions (e.g. software development), however, proof that the foreign qualification is comparable to the respective German reference qualification is sufficient for practising the profession.

   
### When can I apply for a settlement permit?

 

You can find all the information [here](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/hauptabteilung-ii-buergerangelegenheiten/1080792/).  


   
## Further Links

* [General Data Protection Regulation](https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/dsgvo-datenschutzgrundverordnung.html)
* [Service centre for the development of foreign qualifications](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/abteilung-migration-integration-teilhabe/10308039/)
* [Registering residence in Munich](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/wohnsitz-anmelden-oder-ummelden/1063475/n0/)
* [EU Blue Card for foreign skilled workers](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/hauptabteilung-ii-buergerangelegenheiten/1080627/)
* [Information on the biometric passport photo](https://www.bundesdruckerei.de/system/files/dokumente/pdf/Fotomustertafel-72dpi.pdf)
* [Application for a residence permit](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Auslaenderbehoerde/Dokumente/antragaufenthaltstitel.pdf)
* [Declaration on the employment relationship](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dam/jcr:bd0c3248-d5ef-4ea8-b7c4-24f72bedfe3c/Erklaerung_zum_Beschaeftigungsverhaeltnis.pdf)
* [Foreign Office](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/einreiseundaufenthalt/visabestimmungen-node)
* [Berufenet - Career information](https://berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de/berufenet/faces/index?path=null)
* [Anabin](https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html)
* [Federal Employment Agency](https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/)
* [Visa to work for skilled workers](https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/visum-aufenthalt/arten/arbeiten-fachkraefte)
* [Make it in Germany - IT workers](https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/visum-aufenthalt/arten/it-kraefte)
* [Make it in Germany - Doctors](https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/arbeiten-in-deutschland/gefragte-berufe/aerzte)
* [Make it in Germany - Engineers](https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/arbeiten-in-deutschland/gefragte-berufe/ingenieure)
* [Make it in Germany - Scientists](https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/arbeiten-in-deutschland/gefragte-berufe/naturwissenschaftler)
* [Submit an application](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/kontaktabhakademischebeschaeftigung/index)
* [Contact form](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/abhkontakt/index)

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