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Procedure descriptions
Applying for a work permit for foreign students
The main purpose of the residence permit for foreign students is to study. If you come from certain countries, you may only work within narrow limits:
- a maximum of 140 days or 280 half days per calendar year
- student part-time jobs
These are generally carried out at universities and other academic institutions. This also includes, for example, university-related activities in university-affiliated organisations.
This is also stated in your residence permit.
In all other cases, the competent authority must authorise the employment or internship.
This applies, for example, to
- taking up employment on a larger scale during the semester break or due to a financial emergency situation or
- completing an internship, even if you are not paid for it. This does not apply to internships that are prescribed in the study or examination regulations or are demonstrably necessary to achieve the educational objective.
Please note: You may only work once you have received authorisation from the competent authority.
If you are a national of an EU or EEA country, you can work without restrictions.
Responsible authority
The Aliens Department
The Foreigners' Registration Office is
- if you live in an urban district or a large district town: the municipal administration
- if you live in a town or municipality belonging to a district: the district office
Details
Prerequisite
- Residence permit for the purpose of studying
Procedure
You must apply in writing to be admitted to the desired employment. To do this, you will usually need an application form, which you will receive from the relevant office. You can hand in the completed form in person or send it by post to the relevant office.
For internships related to your degree programme, the internship company will fill out a registration form and an internship plan.
You will receive authorisation for the duration of your work placement.
Deadlines
none
Required documents
- Depending on the individual case
Enquire with the responsible office beforehand.
Costs
- First residence permit: EUR 100.00
- Extension up to three months: EUR 96.00
- Extension for more than three months: EUR 93.00
Miscellaneous
As a foreign student enrolled at a university abroad, you can also arrange and obtain authorisation for an internship. The Central Placement Office (ZAV) of the Federal Employment Agency is responsible for this.
Legal basis
Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG):
- § 4a Zugang zur Erwerbstätigkeit
- § 16b Studium
Release note
machine generated, based on the German release by: Justizministerium Baden-Württemberg, 05.08.2025
