Do you have a completed and qualified vocational training outside of Germany? Then the residence permit § 18b AufenthG ("qualified employment") might be the right choice for you.
To qualify for the § 18b AufenthG ("qualified employment") residence permit, you must prove that
Your job does not have to be related to your professional qualifications. However, you will need a licence to practise if you want to work in a regulated profession.
If you are above the age of 45
Should you be over the age of 45 and coming to work in Germany for the first time, the job you intend to take must enable you to earn a gross annual salary of at least €49.830,-- (as of 2024). You are also required to prove that you have adequate pension provision.
The § 18b AufenthG ("qualified employment") residence permit might be the right choice for you if you are planning to take up a part-time position at the University of Tübingen or its related institutions. If you don't make the cut for the minimum salary of EU Blue Card holders, this residence permit might be the right alternative. Its advantages include:
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