Residence permit to start an internship

Issuance of a residence permit for purpose of starting an internship

Prerequisites

Main residence in Berlin
A personal interview is required

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

Documents required

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
Form "Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels" (filled out)
Form "Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis" (filled out)
Internship contract
Proof of a secure livelihood
Proof of a secure livelihood must be provided if it is an unpaid internship.
Health insurance
Proof of a secure livelihood must also include sufficient health insurance. Those with statutory health insurance are sufficiently insured. Those with private health insurance must consider the type and extent of their health insurance. For more information, please read the leaflet "Information on adequate health insurance".
Proof of main residence in Berlin
- Certificate of registration at the main residence or
- lease and written confirmation of occupancy from the landlord
More on the topic in the section "More information".

Forms

Fees

100.00 euros
For Turkish citizens a maximum of 28.80 euros

Legal basis

section 19c para. 1 Aufenthaltsgesetz - AufenthG

Average time to process request

Around 5–6 weeks
A personal visit four to six weeks before the existing temporary residence title expires is best. If possible you should book an appointment for this.

More information

Responsible authorities

This service can only be taken advantage of in the Berlin Immigration Office (Landesamt für Einwanderung – LEA) at Keplerstrasse.

Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA)

LEA, Keplerstr.

Make an appointment

LEA, Zum Business Immigration Service (BIS)