Residence permit to carry out a qualification measure
Overview
You can obtain a residence permit to undertake a qualification measure if a recognition procedure has been carried out at a body responsible for the recognition of professional qualifications in Germany and the recognition body has determined that the qualification measures are necessary for the
- the recognition of your professional qualification (determination of equivalence to a domestic professional qualification) or
- for the granting of a license to practice the profession (access to the profession)
are required.
Qualification measures include adaptation and compensation measures in theoretical and practical form (internships in companies, theoretical courses, mixed forms), preparatory courses for examinations and language courses.
The residence permit for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications is a temporary residence permit. It is issued for the duration of the qualification measure, but for a maximum of 18 months.
With your residence permit to exercise foreign professional qualifications, you are allowed to work up to 10 hours per week independently of the qualification measure.
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Residence permit to carry out a qualification measure
Sachgebiet 2 - Allgemeine Aufenthaltsangelegenheiten
Stadt Offenbach am Main - Rathaus
Berliner Straße 100
63065 Offenbach
Postal address
Stadtverwaltung Offenbach
63061 Offenbach
Notes on accessibility
WC
Barrierefreier Zugang
Wheelchair access: Yes
Elevator available: Yes
Disabled parking spaces are available on Berliner Straße next to the entrance to the Rathaus/Haus der Wirtschaft underground parking garage
Notes on accessibility
Further information
Underground parking garage Haus der Wirtschaft, underground parking garage Rathaus, Berliner Straße 112 - 116;
Underground parking garage Sheraton Hotel, Berliner Straße 111