Germany eases working rights for international students in the latest immigration rules changes. The new changes were announced this March as the second round of the immigration rules. Many international students opt to study in Germany every year. This is becoming famous day by day also because of the free education option.
International students, trainees, and people on apprenticeships can now work more monthly alongside their studies. This means, they will be earning more whilst studying and can be able to bear the living expenses more efficiently.
Part-Time Work for Trainees
Foreigners on vocational training courses will be able to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week.
More Working Rights for International Students
The options for part-time paid work are being expanded for foreigners studying in Germany with a student visa. They will be allowed 140 full or 280 half-working days annually. Previously annual working time account of 120 full or 240 half days was possible. Alternatively, the new regulation makes it possible to work student jobs for up to 20 hours a week. Part-time employment will also be possible from the beginning when attending study preparation measures. The salary amount and the subject of the employment does not play any role.
Job Opportunities for Univerity Admission Finder
Entry and staying to apply to study at German universities remains possible for third-country nationals in Germany. Along with this, it is also possible to have a part-time job for 20 hours a week while looking for a place at the university.
More options for people searching for a training place
Foreign applicants can also continue to come to Germany to search for a training place. This means that a larger group of third-country nationals will be able to stay to look for a training place. The previous maximum length of stay of six months will be increased to nine months. These applicants will be able to enjoy two new benefits which are as follows:
- The age limit for potential applicants will be raised from 25 to 35 years (previously set from 25 to 27),
- the requirements for German language skills will be lowered to level B1 (previously set at B2),
- the maximum stay has also been increased from six months to nine months,
- In addition, people with this residence permit can carry out secondary employment for 20 hours per week and trial employment for up to two weeks.