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Prerequisites

• You have a recognized and valid identity document (for example: passport or passport substitute) and, if this was required for entry into Germany, an appropriate visa.
• You have concluded a formal agreement with a reputable organization regarding the implementation of the voluntary service.
• There is no legally regulated reason for refusal (for example: you should not be one of the persons who enjoy international protection in Germany, who have applied for international protection, whose deportation is temporarily suspended or who have been granted temporary protection; also, the institution receiving you should not have been founded solely for the purpose of facilitating the entry and residence of foreigners).
• You have adequate health insurance coverage.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Documents required

• Recognized and valid identity document (for example: passport or passport substitute)
• Visa, if required for entry
• Current biometric passport photo (45 x 35 mm)
• Agreement with the host organisation for the implementation of the European Voluntary Service with a description of the activities and information on the duration of the voluntary service, working hours, working conditions, supervision, remuneration and any training measures included.
• Proof of health insurance coverage
• Before the age of 18: consent of the legal guardian
• In individual cases, the immigration authorities may require less or more evidence.

Please note

Publication of the European Youth Portal on the European Voluntary Service

Deadlines

Duration: 6 to 8 weeks




Note (for further information on the deadline):


The application should be received by the immigration authorities at least 8 weeks before your current visa expires or before you start your voluntary service.




Period of validity: maximum 1 year




Note (for further information on the deadline):


The residence permit is issued for a maximum of 1 year.

Procedure

• Find out whether your immigration authority allows you to submit your application online or whether it has a special application form.
• If the application can only be submitted in person, make an appointment at the immigration office. If you apply online, the immigration office will contact you after receiving your application to make an appointment.
• During the appointment, your identity and documents will be checked (please bring your documents, preferably in the original, with you to the appointment).
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken to produce an electronic residence permit (eAT card). The immigration authorities will commission the Federal Printing Office to produce the eAT card. Once the process is complete, you will receive information and can collect the residence permit from the responsible office. The eAT card must always be collected in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice.

Processing time

Duration: approx. 8 weeks




Note for further information on processing time:


It takes about 4 to 6 weeks for the Federal Printing Office to produce the electronic residence permit.

Fees

Fee: 100,00 €

Legal remedies

An appeal against the negative decision can be lodged with the authority within one month of notification.

Legal basis