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Vocational Training
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General Information
Vocational training in Germany offers numerous opportunities and is considered one of the most effective pathways to prepare for the professional world. There are two primary options available: one can either pursue school-based vocational training or opt for in-company training.“
Submitting an application
Required Documents
The Consular Services Portal (CSP) requires the upload of the following documents:
Please be aware that the Embassy may request additional documents in certain cases.
A valid passport, signed by the holder, issued within the last 10 years and with a minimum validity of one year, is required. The passport must contain at least two consecutive blank pages. Please ensure you bring the original passport to your appointment.
One fully biometric passport photo, measuring 35 x 45 mm, taken within the last three months. Digitally altered photos will not be accepted. Please ensure that your photo complies with German biometric standards and is taken against a white or light-colored background.
Please bring your valid Qatar residence permit (QID) to the appointment.
You must upload evidence of an in-company or school-based vocational training placement in Germany.
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You must provide German language skills at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), if the training institution has not yet tested your language skills or if you have not yet completed a preparatory German course.
If you are intending to take a preparatory German language course (ausbildungsvorbereitender Sprachkurs), please upload the course reservation and proof of payment.
You must be able to cover your living costs for the entire duration of your stay. Different requirements apply based on the type of vocational training.
Should you intend to participate in a school-based vocational training programme, you may demonstrate your ability to cover living expenses by either opening a blocked bank account, submitting a 'Verpflichtungserklärung' (formal obligation letter) from a sponsor residing in Germany, or presenting a scholarship. It is required that you have a minimum of €959.00 net available per month (as of 2025).
Should you intend to participate in a company-based vocational training programme, you will receive a trainee allowance, which serves as evidence of financial support. If your trainee allowance amounts to at least €1,048 gross or €822 net per month (effective from September 2025), your livelihood will be deemed secure. In the event that your training salary is insufficient, you may compensate for the shortfall by either opening a blocked bank account or submitting a 'Verpflichtungserklärung' (formal obligation letter) from a sponsor residing in Germany.