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Dec 09, 2023

How to get a residence permit for volunteering in Germany

Volunteer programs are usually available for up to 1 year. Volunteering does not guarantee a permanent residence permit, but it allows you to live in a new country, make acquaintances, find a future job, and think about your next steps. Most programs provide accommodation and food, some programs provide flight expenses and pocket money.

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After completing a volunteer program, it is possible to legalize in the country on other grounds - e.g. Digital Nomad, education, work. Volunteer programs can apply for a long-term visa (for the duration of the program) or get a residence permit for volunteering.

Participants of internships or volunteer programs can get a temporary residence permit in Germany.

  • One of the popular programs is Au Pair It has an age limit: 18-27 years old. Volunteers live with a host German family and help take care of the children and the house. All other conditions for participation are spelled out on the website of the program.

  • Once you have been accepted as a volunteer in the program, you must obtain a D visa in your home country.

  • Au Pairs usually receive a 90-day visa, which they must extend as a temporary residence permit while already in Germany. This will require registration with the local registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt) and the Aliens Office (Ausländerbehörde).

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