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Apply for a Residence Permit for Employment Purposes for Qualified Temporarily Admitted Persons

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Do you have a temporary residence permit and would like to work in a job that matches your professional qualifications? Under certain conditions, you may be able to obtain a residence permit for this purpose.

  • Basic information

    If you are from a third country and have been granted temporary residence status, you may be eligible for a residence permit under certain conditions.

    To qualify, you must have either

    • completed qualified vocational training in Germany
      • in a state-recognized or comparably regulated vocational training program, or
      • completed a state-recognized training program for a nursing assistant position, or
    • completed a college degree in Germany, or
    • with a recognized foreign college degree or a foreign college degree comparable to a German one, have worked continuously for 2 years in Germany in a profession appropriate to the degree, or
    • with a qualified vocational training program completed abroad, worked continuously for 3 years in Germany in a corresponding profession.

    Short interruptions in employment of no more than 3 months are permitted.

    You will receive a residence permit if you

    • have a concrete job offer or a contract and
    • the Federal Employment Agency has approved your employment.

    The residence permit may be revoked if you no longer meet all the requirements.

    Requirements

    Additional requirements:

    • Your identity and citizenship have been verified.
    • You meet the passport requirement.
    • You have sufficient living space for yourself and your family.
    • You are able to cover your own living expenses and health insurance costs.
    • There are no grounds for deportation against you.
    • You have not intentionally delayed or obstructed official measures to terminate your residence.
    • You do not belong to or support any extremist or terrorist organization.
    • You have not been convicted of a serious criminal offense committed within Germany.
    • You have sufficient knowledge of German (at least B1).
    • Your primary residence is in the city of Bremen.
    • Tolerated Stay in Bremen
    • Completion of a qualified vocational training program, a state-recognized training program in nursing assistance, or a college degree in Germany, or
    • a recognized college degree, along with two years of employment commensurate with the degree, or
    • three years of continuous employment in a qualified position and no receipt of public benefits to cover living expenses within the last year, or
    • Possession of a prior training permit and the successful completion of vocational training.

  • Procedure
    • The application and the required documents can be submitted to us by email or mail. 
    • If necessary, the Immigration Office will request additional documents.
    • If your application is approved, you will receive an appointment to come in for an interview.

    More information

    • Due to the complexity of residence law, this description is provided for informational purposes only and is not legally binding.
    • Starting May 1, 2025, passport photos will only be accepted in digital form. The passport photo must be taken using a registration system on-site at the Office of Migration, at a photo studio, or at a photo service provider. You cannot submit a digital passport photo from your cell phone. For more information, please visit our website. Limited exceptions to the biometric requirements are permitted for infants and young children.
    • A residence permit can only be issued for the duration of your national passport’s validity. Please apply for renewal well in advance of your national passport’s expiration date.
      If you do not possess a valid national passport, you must provide evidence of your efforts to obtain one (for example, written confirmation from the embassy or documentation of the reasons preventing you from doing so).
    • German Pension Insurance History
      • By phone at 0421/3407-0 or online by entering your social security number. You can find the link under “Further Information.” 

  • Necessary Documents
    • National Passport / Proof of Identity
    • A current biometric passport photo
    • Proof of German language proficiency at the B1 level (for example, through a certificate)
    • Proof of Employment
      • Proof of Qualification (degree certificate, with a translation if necessary, and proof of recognition/equivalence of the degree in Germany through two years of appropriate employment)
      • Statement regarding the employment relationship (completed by the employer)
      • If already available: employment contract or confirmation from the employer stating personal information, salary amount, and duration of employment. Any unnecessary information may be blacked out in the employment contract.
      • The first two pay stubs since the start of employment + pay stubs for the last two months
      • Proof of health insurance, if applicable
      • If you have been working in Germany for 2 years and are subject to mandatory social insurance contributions: Social insurance history from the German Pension Insurance
    • Proof of Housing
      • For rental apartments: Lease agreement specifying the square meters and proof of the current rent, including all utilities 
      • For rent-free housing: Written confirmation from the primary tenant regarding the rent-free housing
      • For owner-occupied housing: Land registry extract, proof of monthly mortgage payments including utilities/bank statement, proof of property taxes and insurance
    • If the application is filed by an authorized representative: Power of attorney specifying the subject matter of the proceeding
    • If you already have a residence permit or another German residence authorization for the federal territory: A copy of your residence authorization
    • If you have entered the country and are applying for a residence permit for the first time, you must also:
      • Entry stamps, as well as a visa for entry or a residence permit from another EU country in the passport (if applicable)
    • Proof of primary residence in the municipality of Bremen

  • Competent Department

  • Forms

  • Fees / Costs

    100,00 EUR When a residence permit is issued for the first time as an electronic residence permit
    93,00 EUR When renewing a residence permit as an electronic residence permit
    27,60 EUR For Turkish nationals up to age 24 for initial issuance / for renewal
    46,00 EUR For Turkish nationals aged 24 or older: for initial issuance / for renewal
    56,00 EUR when the residence permit is issued for the first time as a label
    49,00 EUR when renewing a residence permit as a label
    6,00 EUR in addition, for taking a digital passport photo at the self-service terminal on site.

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    You will receive a residence permit for the duration of your employment. If you have already completed vocational training while holding a temporary stay permit, you will receive a residence permit valid for 2 years.

    How long does it take to process

    Once we receive your application, we will need some time to process and review it. Once the review is complete, we will get back to you.

  • Legal Bases

  • More Information

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The official information in German is complete and correct.

Updated on 05.09.2026

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