Applying for a residence permit to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification
Source: Serviceportal Rheinland-PfalzIf your foreign professional qualification cannot yet be recognized in Germany and only requires you to take an examination for recognition, you can obtain a residence permit simply for taking the examination.
The term "examination" covers examinations that are required 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 authorization to practice the profession or for the granting of authorization to use a professional title. This includes language and technical language examinations. It is also possible to take several examinations.
If you are to attend an examination preparation course before taking the examination, you can obtain a residence permit for a qualification measure for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications.
You must prove your language skills to the immigration authority if proof of language skills is not the subject of your examination.
The residence permit to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification does notentitle you to pursue gainful employment.
The residence permit to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification is a temporary residence permit. It is issued for the duration of the examination procedure. This covers the period from taking the examination to the announcement of the examination result or until the competent authority issues a decision concluding the procedure.
You must apply for a residence permit at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:
- Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply via the Internet. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic application for a residence permit.
- If you can only apply in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents checked (bring these 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 Immigration Office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the Immigration 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 approved, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the eAT card to be issued.
- After about six to eight weeks, you can collect the eAT card from the immigration office.
- The eAT card must always be collected in person.
- Fees are charged for the issue of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence
The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence
- You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute and, if required for entry, an appropriate visa.
- There is no interest in deporting you.
- Your foreign professional qualification cannot yet be fully recognized in Germany.
- An examination is still required for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications.
- You have German language skills that correspond to the examination to be taken, but generally at least language skills at level A2.
- Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- You can secure your livelihood and health insurance cover without claiming public benefits.
- Valid passport
- Current biometric photo
- Visa, if required
- Proof of livelihood (e.g. scholarship, blocked account, declaration of commitment)
- Tenancy agreement
- Proof of your health insurance
- Deficiency notice from the recognition office
- If applicable, proof of language skills (certificate)
Issuing a residence permit: EUR 100.00
Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or fee exemption may be possible.
- You should apply for a residence permit at least eight weeks before your valid visa expires.
- Objection period: 1 month
about six to eight weeks.
- Forms: Forms can be obtained from your foreigners authority; these may also be available online
- Online procedure occasionally possible
- Written form required: yes
- Personal appearance required: yes
You can also obtain free advice on the topics of entry, residence and employment from the "Working and Living in Germany Hotline" of the Federal Government's portal for skilled workers from abroad
Telephone: 030 1815-1111
Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00
10.09.2020
Your responsible office:
Kreisverwaltung Westerwaldkreis - Referat 32 - Ausländerwesen
Visitor address
Peter-Altmeier-Platz 1
56410 Montabaur
56410 Montabaur
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Telephone
02602 124-0
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02602 124-238
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Contact person
Visitor address
Peter-Altmeier-Platz 1
56410 Montabaur
56410 Montabaur
Telephone
02602 124-0
Website
Responsible for:
- Westerwaldkreis (Landkreis):
- Apply for a negative certificate (for citizenship)
- Apply for a residence permit for conditional admission to studies or part-time studies
- Apply for a residence permit for employment as a skilled worker with an academic qualification
- Apply for a residence permit for self-employed persons who have completed their studies or who work as scientists or researchers
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of research
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of studying
- Apply for a residence permit for the recognition of professional qualifications on the basis of an agreement with the Federal Employment Agency
- Apply for a residence permit to attend a general education school
- Apply for a residence permit to join other family members of a German national
- Apply for a residence permit to look for a job after completing your training
- Apply for a residence permit to participate in language courses or student exchanges
- Apply for a residence permit to participate in the Federal Volunteer Service
- Apply for a settlement permit for holders of a residence permit on the basis of international law, humanitarian or political reasons
- Apply for an extension of the residence permit to search for a training place in order to carry out qualified vocational training
- Apply for benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act
- Apply for educational toleration
- Apply for extension of residence permit for conditional admission to studies or part-time studies
- Apply for extension of residence permit for job search for professionals with academic education
- Apply for extension of residence permit for recognition of professional qualification during employment
- Apply for extension of residence permit for the purpose of study application
- Apply for extension of residence permit to attend a general education school
- Apply for extension of the residence permit for a study-related internship EU
- Apply for settlement permit for highly qualified professionals
- Apply for settlement permit for self-employed
- Applying for a residence permit for company training and further education for training and further education purposes
- Applying for a residence permit for family reunification with a person entitled to subsidiary protection
- Applying for a residence permit for mobile researchers
- Applying for a residence permit for recognition of professional qualifications during employment
- Applying for a residence permit for refugees
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of employment for qualified tolerated persons
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of research for beneficiaries of international protection
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training
- Applying for a residence permit for urgent humanitarian or personal reasons
- Applying for a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure with employment
- Applying for a residence permit to continue a course of study started in another EU country
- Applying for a residence permit to look for a job for professionals with academic training
- Applying for a residence permit to look for a training place in order to carry out qualified vocational training
- Applying for a residence permit to participate in the European Voluntary Service
- Applying for a residence permit to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification
- Applying for a residence permit to work as a civil servant for a German employer
- Applying for a settlement permit for family members of Germans
- Applying for a settlement permit for holders of an EU Blue Card
- Applying for a settlement permit for underage foreign children
- Applying for an employment permit for persons with tolerated status
- Applying for an employment permit when you are granted a residence permit
- Applying for an extension of a residence permit for the purpose of employment for (formerly) qualified tolerated persons
- Applying for an extension of a residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment for freelancers
- Applying for an extension of a residence permit to look for a job for qualified skilled workers with vocational training
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for a foreign spouse to join a German spouse
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for company training and further education
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for mobile researchers
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for recognition of professional qualifications based on an agreement with the Federal Employment Agency
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for the reunification of other family members with a German citizen
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit to prepare for and study at university
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification
- Applying for an extension of your residence permit to take part in the European Voluntary Service
- Applying for an extension of your residence permit to take part in the Federal Volunteer Service
- Extend mobile ICT card
- Extend residence permit due to outstanding qualification measure
- Extend residence permit due to school-based vocational training
- Extend residence permit for children born in Germany
- Extend residence permit for employment as a skilled worker regardless of qualification
- Extend residence permit for employment as a skilled worker with academic training
- Extend residence permit for employment as a skilled worker with vocational training
- Extend residence permit for the family reunification of a foreign minor to the German parent
- Extend residence permit for the immigration of the spouse
- Extend residence permit in the event of a ban on deportation
- Extend residence permit to look for a job after completing your studies
- Extend residence permit to look for a job after recognition of foreign professional qualifications
- Extend residence permit to look for a job after vocational training
- Extend residence permit to search for a job after research activity
- Extend tolerated stay for training
- Extend your residence permit
- Extend your residence permit for employment as a civil servant
- Extending a residence permit for employment in the public interest
- Extending a residence permit for the purpose of training
- Extending a residence permit on the basis of extensive professional knowledge
- Extending a residence permit to continue studies started in another EU country
- Extending a residence permit to exercise a self-employed activity
- Extending a residence permit to pursue highly qualified employment
- Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research for beneficiaries of international protection
- Foreigners' affairs - End your stay in Germany
- Granting a residence permit for a study-related internship EU
- Granting a residence permit for children born in Germany
- Granting a residence permit for employment as a skilled worker
- Granting a residence permit for employment as a skilled worker regardless of qualification
- Granting a residence permit for employment in the public interest
- Granting a residence permit for family reunification with foreigners
- Granting a residence permit for freelancers
- Granting a residence permit for long-term residents in other EU member states
- Granting a residence permit for skilled workers with vocational training to look for a job
- Granting a residence permit for Swiss nationals
- Granting a residence permit for the family reunification of a foreign minor to the German parent
- Granting a residence permit for the family reunification of a foreign parent with a German minor
- Granting a residence permit for the parents to join a minor foreigner
- Granting a residence permit Mobile ICT card
- Granting a residence permit on the basis of extensive professional knowledge
- Granting a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure
- Granting a residence permit to look for a job after graduation
- Granting a residence permit to look for a job after recognition of foreign professional qualifications
- Granting a residence permit to look for a job after research work
- Granting a residence permit to pursue a self-employed activity
- Issue a border crossing certificate (GÜB)
- Issue residence permit for the immigration of the spouse
- Issuing a settlement permit
- Make a binding declaration to pay for all living expenses incurred by a foreign person or foreign persons as a result of their stay in Germany
- Permit for permanent residence-EG
- Request change of conditions for employment in case of residence permit
- Request change or cancellation of the residence regulation of the residence permit
- Residence permit due to displacement
- Residence permit for family reasons Issued for the family reunification of a foreign spouse with a German national
- Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment Extension for self-employed former scientists and researchers
- Settlement permit for recognised persons entitled to asylum and refugees
- Submit details for the issue of a residence card for third-country national family members of Germans
- Submit information on the issuance of a residence card for third-country national family members of EU/EEA citizens (except Germany)