Apply for an EU Residence Permit for a Study-Related Internship
You can obtain a residence permit for a study-related internship in the European Union ("EU study-related internship") if you meet certain requirements.
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Basic information
You can obtain a residence permit for a study-related internship in the EU if you
- have earned a college degree in a non-EU country within the past 2 years prior to submitting your application, or
- are currently pursuing a degree program in a third country that leads to a higher education degree.
A third country is a country outside the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA).
For this purpose, a higher education institution is defined as any educational institution that grants a degree comparable to a higher education degree that could be earned in Germany. Comparability is determined according to the assessment recommendations of the Central Office for Foreign Education. The internship must correspond to the field of study and academic level of your degree program or university degree.
You may not take up employment during your stay.
If you are under 18 years of age, the person authorized to exercise parental care must consent to your planned stay.
The residence permit for a study-related internship is temporary. It is issued for the agreed duration of the internship, but for no more than 6 months.
Requirements
- A written statement from the organization confirming that it agrees to cover the costs incurred by public authorities for up to six months after the end of the internship, including living expenses during the period of unauthorized stay and deportation.
- You have adequate health insurance coverage.
- Your identity and nationality have been verified.
- There are no grounds for deportation or entry ban against you.
- You meet the passport requirement.
- You entered the country with the required visa. Your stay is lawful.
- The internship must be related to your field of study
- You have your primary residence in the city of Bremen
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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 for an in-person interview.
More information
Due to the complexity of residence law, this description is provided for informational purposes only and is not legally binding.
Passport photos are now accepted only in digital form. The passport photo must be taken using a registration system on-site at the immigration office, at a photo studio, or by 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 toddlers.
A residence permit can only be issued for the duration of your national passport’s validity. Please apply for a renewal well in advance of your national passport’s expiration date.
If you do not have a valid national passport, you must provide evidence of your efforts to obtain one (for example: written confirmation from the embassy, reasons for any delays).
Legal Remedies:
- Appeal
- Lawsuit
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Necessary Documents
- National Passport / Proof of Identity
- A current biometric passport photo
- Documentation for the Internship
- Internship Agreement/Contract
- Declaration Regarding the Employment Relationship (to be completed by the employer)
- Proof of Qualification (Degree Certificate, with translation if necessary)
- Proof of health insurance
- Written statement from the employer confirming coverage of expenses
- Consent from legal guardians, if you are under 18 years of age
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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 at the time of initial issuance / renewal
46,00 EUR For Turkish citizens 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 on-site self-service terminal. -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
8 weeks You should apply for a residence permit no later than 8 weeks before your current visa expires.
6 months Validity Period.
You will receive a residence permit valid for a maximum of 6 months.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.
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Updated on 20.08.2026