Residence permit for the purpose of attending the Working-Holiday- and Youth Mobility-Programme at the location Berlin Immigration Office, Friedrich-Krause-Ufer
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- Please pay attention to the current information on our website.
- Due to the corona pandemic, we have had to switch our operation largely to online and written procedures in the last few months. From 7th September onwards Berlin Immigration Office will re-open for regular customer appointments. For reasons of protection against infection our primary focus remains on service by appointment.
- Please understand that, in order to protect against infection, we can’t serve you if you do not wear a mouth-nose covering or are displaying symptoms of infection.
Opening hours
Information for customers with an appointment
Please pay attention to the current information on our website.
Payment options
You can pay in cash or with a debit card (Girocard) (with PIN) at this location.
Additional information
Photo booth and copier (charge) are located at the cashier (house A, first floor).
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
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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.
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Youth-Mobility-Agreement between Germany and Canada
Foreign nationals from Canada may apply for this residence permit in Germany.
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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.
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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
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A personal interview is required
The interview should, if possible, take place by appointment.
Documents required
- Valid passport
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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
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Proof of funds in the amount of at least 2,000 Euros
e.g. bank statement
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the form “Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels" (Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit)
available in German, English, Frensc, Italian, Greek, Turkish, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian
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Proof of main residence in Berlin
- Certificate of registration at the main residence or
- Rental agreement and written confirmation of occupancy from the landlord
Forms
- Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels (Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit) - in German, English, French, Italian
- Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels (Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit - in German, Greek, Turkish, Serbo-Croatian
- Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels (Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit - in German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
Fees
- 56.00 to 100.00 euros (depending on the technical effort)
- Free of charge for Japanese citizens
Legal basis
Average time to process request
Other languages
Contact
Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA)
Berlin Immigration Office, Friedrich-Krause-Ufer
Explanation of symbols
Elevators in the houses A and C
Public transportation
S-Bahn S 41/42 (Westhafen)
U-Bahn U 9 (Amrumer Str.)
Bus 123, 142, M27
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