The Ausbildung Visa: Steps, Documents and Timeline
If you are not from the EU, you need a visa to come to Germany for an Ausbildung. This article explains the steps in order.
The Short Answer
You apply for the visa after a training company or school in Germany has given you a place. Before that, there is no visa to apply for.
For the training visa you need three things:
- A training place in Germany. A signed training contract with a company, or a place at a school.
- German. Make it in Germany says you normally need level B1. The German missions in India ask for at least A2, and at least B1 for medical professions such as nursing.
- Proof that you can pay your living costs. For company training, a training allowance of at least EUR 1,048 gross a month (EUR 822 net, 2026 figures) counts as this proof. See Do You Need a Blocked Account?.
Step by Step
Step 1: Find a training place. Apply to companies or schools directly. Browse listings on GoAusbildung Jobs.