Residence permit for the purpose of attending the Working-Holiday- and Youth Mobility-Programme

Issuance of a residence permit for the purpose of attending the Working-Holiday- or Youth-Mobility-Programme

Foreign nationals from Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada and New Zealand may apply for this residence permit in Germany.
In contrast, foreign nationals from Korean Republic may apply for this residence permit only in exceptional cases (see below) in Germany.

Prerequisites

Working-Holiday-Agreement between Germany and Australia, Israel, Japan or New Zealand

Foreign nationals from Australia, Israel, Japan and New Zealand may apply for this residence permit in Germany.
Youth-Mobility-Agreement between Germany and Canada

Foreign nationals from Canada may apply for this residence permit in Germany.
Working-Holiday-Agreement between Germany and the Republic of Korea

Foreign nationals from Korean Republic may apply for this residence permit only in exceptional cases in Germany. This is possible when an applicant from the Republic of Korea lives in Germany with a residence permit, e.g. for attending a language course.
Between 18 and 35 years of age
The following age limits apply for attending the programmes:
- for Australia, Israel, Japan, Korea and New Zealand between 18 and 30 years of age,
- for Canada between 18 and 35 years of age.
Main residence in Berlin
A personal interview is required

The interview should, if possible, take place by appointment.

Valid passport
1 current biometric photo

35mm x 45mm, frontal shot with neutral facial expression and closed mouth, looking straight into the camera, light background
Foreign travellers’ health insurance that is valid for one year
Proof of funds in the amount of at least 2,000 Euros

e.g. bank statement
Form “Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels" (Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit)
Proof of main residence in Berlin
- Certificate of registration at the main residence or
- Rental agreement and written confirmation of occupancy from the landlord

The residence permit will generally be issued on the same day.