Programme 01
Germany Ausbildung Program
Earn While You Learn.
A structured pathway for international candidates who want to complete paid vocational training in Germany.
Dual vocational education
Learn at school, train with an employer
How dual training works
- Usually 2–3 years
- Part classroom at a vocational school (Berufsschule)
- Part hands-on training at a company
- Ends with a state-recognised qualification
Popular occupations
- Hospitality & hotel management
- Electrical & mechanical trades
- Industrial occupations
- Logistics & warehousing
- Healthcare (see Nursing programme)
Training allowance
- Paid monthly by the training company
- Increases each training year
- Can count towards the visa's living-expense requirement
- Amount depends on occupation and region
Eligibility
What the vocational training visa generally requires
Core requirements
- A confirmed training place / contract with a German employer
- Sufficient German — normally B1
- Proof of living expenses (allowance can count)
- School qualifications recognised for the chosen occupation
- Valid passport and health insurance
Our services
- Candidate eligibility assessment
- German language training (A1–B1)
- Vocational programme selection
- Employer & training-institution connections
- Application assistance & contract coordination
- Visa documentation guidance
- Pre-departure preparation
Healthcare training (Pflege) has its own pathway — see Healthcare & Nursing. We never guarantee placement or visa approval.
Application process
Your Ausbildung journey
- 01
Eligibility assessment
- 02
German language to B1
- 03
Choose occupation
- 04
Employer applications & interviews
- 05
Training contract
- 06
Visa documentation
- 07
Visa decision
- 08
Pre-departure & arrival
FAQs
Questions & enquiry
Questions will appear here soon.
Official government resources
Rules summarised on this page last reviewed: November 2026. Always confirm with the official source.