Ausbildung Visa (Vocational Training Visa) – Complete Guide for Students from Pakistan

1. What is Ausbildung?

• Vocational training program combining classroom study + paid practical work.
• Duration: 2–3.5 years depending on the profession.
• After finishing → you get a recognized qualification in Germany.
• Many sectors in Germany need workers (healthcare, IT, engineering, hospitality, crafts).

2. Benefits of Ausbildung

✅ Earn a monthly salary during training (€800 – €1,200/month, varies by sector & year).
✅ Learn hands-on skills and get real work experience.
✅ High chances of job placement after Ausbildung.
✅ Pathway to permanent residence (PR) and eventually citizenship.
✅ Option to continue higher education in Germany after Ausbildung.

3. Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you generally need:

1. Age: Usually 17–30 years (some professions allow up to 35).
2. Education: At least 12 years of schooling (FSc/Intermediate/High School).
3. German language: At least B1 certificate (B2 is better, especially for medical/nursing fields).
4. Financial proof: Either:
   1. Training contract with enough salary, OR
   1. Blocked account (~€12,324/year).
5. Clean record: No criminal background.
6. Motivation: Show genuine interest in the profession you applied for.

4. Required Documents (General List)

At the German Embassy (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore), you usually need:

1. Visa Application Form + Declaration.
2. Valid Passport (with at least 1 year validity).
3. Biometric Photos (passport size, German standard).
4. Signed Ausbildung Contract from employer.
5. Motivation Letter (Why this profession? Why Germany?).
6. Educational Certificates (Matric/FSc/Degree + translations in German).
7. Proof of German Language (Goethe, ÖSD, TELC certificate B1/B2).
8. Financial Proof (Blocked account or Ausbildung salary contract).
9. Health Insurance (can be student or temporary insurance).
10. CV/Resume (in German format).
11. Visa Fee (~€75, payable in PKR).

5. Application Process (Step by Step)

1. Search Ausbildung Programs
   1. Use websites like:
      1. Ausbildung.de
      1. Make it in Germany
      1. Jobbörse – Bundesagentur für Arbeit
2. Apply for Ausbildung Contracts
   1. Send CV + documents directly to German employers.
   1. Some employers conduct interviews via Zoom/Skype.
3. Get Ausbildung Contract
   1. Once accepted → employer sends official contract.
4. Prepare Documents
   1. Translate & attest certificates if required.
   1. Arrange language certificate, blocked account, health insurance.
5. Book Embassy Appointment
   1. Through German Embassy in Islamabad, Karachi, or Lahore (depending on your region).
   1. Waiting time can be 2–4 months for appointment.
6. Visa Interview
   1. Submit all documents at embassy.
   1. Answer questions like:
      1. Why this Ausbildung?
      1. How will you finance your stay?
      1. Do you plan to stay in Germany after Ausbildung?
7. Visa Processing
   1. Time: Usually 6–12 weeks (sometimes longer).
   1. Embassy verifies your contract and documents.
8. Visa Approval
   1. You’ll get a long-term national visa (D-Visa).
9. Travel to Germany
   1. Start Ausbildung on the date mentioned in your contract.

6. Financial Requirements

You must show you can live in Germany:

• If your Ausbildung salary is above €934/month (2025 requirement) → no blocked account needed.
• If less → open a blocked account for the shortfall (~€12,324 per year).

Example:

• Ausbildung salary = €800 → you need blocked account for €134 x 12 months = ~€1,608 only.

7. Salary During Ausbildung

Depends on sector & year of training:

• Nursing: €1,000 – €1,300/month
• IT: €900 – €1,200/month
• Hotel & Hospitality: €800 – €1,000/month
• Mechanical / Technical: €950 – €1,200/month

💡 Salary increases each year of training.

8. After Ausbildung – Your Future

• Work Visa: You can switch to a work permit and stay in Germany.
• Permanent Residence: After 2 years of working in your trained field.
• Citizenship: After 5–8 years in Germany (depends on integration & language).

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