Internship, training programs and work opportunities in Germany

❖ Annually, Thousands of Foreigner Professionals Move to Germany “Very Healthy Economy”

❖ Hundreds of Vocational Trainings “Ausbildung” “The Job You Dream Of”

❖ Numerous of Medical Training Programs “Qualified Specialist Doctor”

❖ Job Opportunities for Foreigner Professionals “Bright Future Ahead”

An Attractive Place For Apprenticeship, Internship & Work. "Why You Choose Germany?"

The healthy economy and strong job market in Germany keep growing with endless opportunities for Germans, also this rapid-growing economy attracts international qualified professionals from all over the world to support this economical booming. In most sectors, the German market demands all kinds of backgrounds and several kinds of workforces. Among these sectors are the metal and steel industry, automotive engineering, pharmaceutical, healthcare, etc.

In order to keep this growth running in all sectors, educate and train new generations must be continued to fill the new vacancies and job vocations. Hundreds of these vocations are achieved through 2 to 3 years by attending Apprenticeship/Vocational Training “Ausbildung”. These vocations, including nursing, doctor assistance, carpentry, plumbing, car mechanics, etc.

Some professional educations or trainings (Internship/Medical Training or Residency) in medical sectors need up to 5 years to accomplish, such as a general surgical, nephrologist, orthopedist, etc.

If you are hunting for an I. Vocational Training/Apprenticeship “Ausbildung”, II. Medical Training “Medical Residency” for specialization, or III. Job “In Healthcare and Engineering Sectors” opportunities in Germany, BCS will provide you a suitable service to reach your goal in a short time.

I. Vocational Training “Ausbildung”

I. Vocational Training (in German called “Berufliche Bildung” or “Ausbildung”)

❖ What Is a Vocational Training/Apprenticeship “Ausbildung”?

Vocational training/apprenticeship (in German called “Berufliche Bildung”) or generally called “Ausbildung” is a specific educational program that consists of theoretical knowledge that obtained from a specialized school/institute (in German called “Berufsschule”) and, practical skills that carried out at an industrial organization/company (in German called “Betriebliche Erfahrung”). This combination of theory and practice skills leads at the end to professional capacity to act in a particular field or to perform a specific job.

In Germany, there are numerous fields (more than 330 kinds of professions) of recognized vocational trainings/apprenticeships e.g. Baker, Doctor's Assistant, Hairdresser, Auto-Mechatronics, Craftsman, Office Clerk, etc. At the end of the vocational training program, a trainee has to pass theoretical and practical exams to obtain a recognized certificate.

Before beginning vocational training, an agreement (in German called “Berufsausbildungsvertrag”) should be signed between the trainee and training company to clarify: training wages, vacation days, working hours, and the duration of company training, etc.

After completing your vocational training, your residence permit may be (in most cases) extended for a year by competent foreign nationals' registration authority to allow you to find a job that matches your qualifications.

|IMPORTANT NOTE !!

Not all companies or factories are certified to offer vocational training programs, you have to make sure you apply to the right one.
After completing the vocational training´s final certificate is recognized over the whole of Germany for your professional training.

❖ The Main Advantages of Vocational Training Are:

❖ Competence and professionalism

Trainee starts simultaneously learning the theoretical knowledge and practical skills from the first day throughout the whole program that makes the trainee mastering a special work in a particular field.

❖ Learn and earn

Learning your dream profession by attending vocational training is a wonderful thing to ensure a job ticket for a shiny future! But earning money while you learning is a great deal!

The trainee earns between 300 to 1200 Euros per month from the training company. Wage (in German called “Ausbildungsvergütung”) can vary depending on the vocational training´s kind and on the training company.

❖ Good career prospects

A trainee has a great opportunity after completing vocational training and gaining a few years of experience to graduate from the university or to set up own business. The German labor market in high demand for those professionals who have a good vocational qualification.

❖ Great opportunities to be hired

DO NOT miss the chance! During the in-company practical training, the trainee has a great opportunity not only to gain qualification, experience and earn money but also to know a lot about the company and its operations and departments, your supervisor and colleagues that lead to getting a permanent job after completing your vocational training program, of course, if you prove your qualifications in your profession and your soft skills. More than 70% of all trainees get a permanent job with their companies after completing vocational training by them.

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❖ What Are the Forms of Vocational Training? “Structures of Vocational Training”

Vocational training has two main forms/structures:

Dual Vocational Training (in German called “Duale Berufsausbildung or Duale Ausbildung”), and
School-Based vocational Training (in German called “Schulische Ausbildung”.

Below we will discuss both structures in some details.

Dual Vocational Training (in German called “Betriebliche Ausbildung, Duale Berufsausbildung or Duale Ausbildung”)

❖ What Is Dual Vocational Training?

Dual vocational training is the classic form one and, most trainees (more than 70%) are attending this form because of its advantages. “Dual” means that as a trainee you will visit two learning locations at the same time; 1) a specialized vocational school/institute (in German called “Berufsschule”) for one or two days per week to obtain the necessary theoretical knowledge for your profession, but also general subjects such as German language and math, etc., these schools or institutes are state-run in most cases (in German called Staatliche Schulen) and, 2) you have to attend two to three days in the training company/organization or factory that offers the essential training to gain practical experience (in German called “Betriebliche Erfahrung”). The company training offers you an opportunity to continue working with them later. However, your training company is not obliged to take you on (hire you). In other words: Dual Vocational Training: simultaneously, the trainee works in a training company and also attends a vocational school “Berufsschule”.

❖ What Are the Benefits of Attending a Dual Vocational Training?

The main advantage of attending dual vocational training is the trainee can combine the practical training (real live work) in the training company/organization or factory with the theoretical basics of the vocational school. In addition, the trainee earns a salary (wage) between 300 to 1200 Euros per month from the training company. Wage (in German called “Ausbildungsvergütung”) can vary depending on the vocational training kind and on the training company also, depending on the applicable collective agreements including health care, pension plan, vacation days, etc., the general rule is the big companies pay much better than small ones. Moreover, trainees awarded a recognized certificate.

2. School-Based Vocational Training “Schulische Ausbildung/Berufsfachschulen”

School-Based Vocational Training is often also referred to as “full-time school education” because it is only completed at school institutions. In these schools, both parts (theoretical and practical) are taught at school and interconnect (supplemented) with an internship in an institute/organization.

There are two kinds of school-based vocational training: 1) State-run vocational schools and, 2) Private vocational schools. These kinds of schools are primarily available for medical, social-pedagogical (educational), technology and IT, etc. assistant jobs or foreign language jobs. For Example: Educator, Geriatric Care Assistant, Speech Therapist, Machine Operator, Technical Assistant for IT jobs, etc. It is a full-time tuition, therefore also called full-time education. This does not mean that work practice is neglected. In most cases, school lessons are bounded with several internship periods. Many of these schools are working closely with companies or organizations, nursing schools are even directly interconnected to hospitals or clinics.

❖ What Is the Difference Between State-Run and Private Vocational School?

In contrast to the above mentioned dual vocational training, if you attend state-run vocational school training you do not receive a monthly training wage “Ausbildungsvergütung” from the training company. And by attending a private vocational school training, you will pay school fees. Nevertheless, some schools award scholarships for trainees.

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❖ How Long Does the Vocational Trainings/Apprenticeships Last?

Vocational training generally takes between one and four years. The duration depends in particular on the respective profession, your professional training, and your school leaving certificate.

❖ Deadlines for Vocational Training:

The vocational training usually begins on August 1st or September 1st. However, depending on the size of the company/organization and the attractiveness of the vocational training (apprenticeship), the application phase starts 6 months to one year before the start of the vocational training.

Essential Steps to Your Vocational Training “Ausbildung” in Germany "Road Map"

1. Check if Your Previous Education Degree Is Recognized In Germany

2. Obtain The Recognition For Your Education Degree

3. Learn German Language, B2 Level Is Recommended

4. Find a Vocational Training Place With a German Company

5. Vocational Training Visa
“Meet All Requirements”

6. Book Your Transportation & Accommodation

7. Start Your Vocational Training “Ausbildung”

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1. Check if Your Previous Education Degree Is Recognized In Germany

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2. Obtain The Recognition For Your Education Degree

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3. Learn German Language, B2 Level Is Recommended

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4. Find a Vocational Training Place With a German Company

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5. Vocational Training Visa “Meet All Requirements”

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6. Book Your Transportation & Accommodation

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7. Start Your Vocational Training “Ausbildung”

Processing Your Case By The BCS Company “How Does It Work?”

BCS team strives to save your time and your efforts to reach your goal in a short time!!

|BCS ADVICE !!

1. If you are not sure, you need a visa to attend vocational training in Germany or not, we recommend you highly to visit the German Federal Foreign Office or Make It In Germany websites (please, see below) to learn more about the latest visa kinds and requirements for all countries.

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/-/231148

https://visa.diplo.de/visa-guide/en/#/vib

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/visabestimmungen-node

2. After you answered the above question and first of all, we highly recommend our value applicant to be aware of vocational training visa (Ausbildung Visa) requirements by contacting the German embassy or consulate in your homeland, or visit its web site in where you are going to apply!

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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

Consultation (Free Of Charge), “Discuss Your Request”

Consultation is the first efficient communication between the applicant and BCS company´s team. It can be performed via e-mail or via phone 004917671230666 (recommended). Aim of the consultation: to discuss and to understand in detail the applicants’ request (vision).
In addition, to determine the major subject (vocational training/profession) applicant intends to learn as well as at which educational institute in Germany.

Moreover, during this consultation, the BCS team and applicants should attempt to create an initial plan (Road Map) to find a suitable method for the applicants’ destination; namely, a suitable study program as well as an educational institute.

|NOTE !

The applicant can freely send us an e-mail to book an appointment for 30 minutes of free consultation.

|BCS ADVICE !!

Please! To save your and our time and efforts we advise you to read our website very carefully to learn about vocational training in Germany, We tried to cover all questions and concerns in this topic to demonstrate a comprehensive picture for international students that are interested in studying in Germany.

Agreement & Services Cost, "Secure Your Right"

After a successful consultation. Upon the applicants’ request, BCS team will send an agreement to applicants, this agreement includes requested services as well as their costs. This agreement is important to keep both, applicants’ and BCS company’s rights.

Each case has its own cost of service, since each case includes different services and requires various actions, activities and efforts. The cost of different services can be found in the general price list.

|NOTE !

If an applicant requires other services he/she can contact us via e-mail to arrange.

Preparation For Vocational Training “Ausbildung” Visa, “Meet All Requirements”

Many foreign applicants may need a visa to enter Germany. Therefore, you have to check if you require a vocational training “Ausbildung” visa, to determine that you have to answer these two following questions:

1. Where are you from (What is your nationality)?
2. How long you will stay in Germany (more or less than 3 months)?

We recommend that you visit the website of the German Federal Foreign Office for the latest visa requirements for all countries as well as to know about the kinds and costs of different visas.

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/-/231148

https://visa.diplo.de/visa-guide/en/#/vib

This step is the most important one along the entire process! BCS team requests efficient cooperation from the applicant because the vocational training visa provider (here are the German embassy or German consulate) requires that all vocational training visa requirements and applications should be completed and clearly filled out, as a result, you significantly minimize the visa rejection or delay.

In this step we (BCS team and you “as an applicant”) have to issue and gather a lot of documents and certificates depending on the applicants’ case, BCS will send you a proper checklist which matches your case, afterward, we will go through all visa requirements and prepare them. Finally, writing a clear and polite cover letter, gathering all requirements in a wonderful folder (binder) ready to submit or to hand to the German embassy or German consulate in the area where the applicant intends to apply.

Below: discussion of the most required documents for a vocational training visa, these are required in most cases to obtain the vocational training visa to enter Germany:

❖ National visa application forms (2 copies), they should be filled out completely and correctly, signed and dated by the applicant.
❖ Valid national passport, valid for at least 6 months and has at least two empty pages.
❖ Photocopies of applicants’ passport (2 copies from the info pages).
❖ Your marriage, child’s certificates (If applicable).
❖ Previous Schengen visa (If applicable).
❖ Previous German resident permit (If applicable).
❖ Evidence of your earlier education e. g. School Graduation Certificate, bachelor or Master's degree.
❖ Certificates of past academic work, achievements, and experiences.
❖ Curriculum Vitae "CV" (Updated).
❖ Motivation Letter signed and dated by the applicant.
❖ Proof of proficiency in the German language at least a B1 level certificate.
❖ Proof of vocational training place with a German company (Training position), e. g. if you want to do a vocational training “Ausbildung” as a software engineer or IT assistance you might look at SAP, Microsoft Germany, Siemens, etc. that have software engineers working for them. To find your suitable offer, here, for example, are industry and trade professions: https://www.ihk-lehrstellenboerse.de/.
❖ Approval from the Federal Employment Agency.
❖ Proof of financial resources "in German Finanzierungsnachweis" to prove you have enough funds to cover your living costs in Germany. Generally no earnings (wage) in the case of school-based vocational training, but by attending dual vocational training, a trainee earns between 300 to 1200 Euro per month from the training company. A copy of the contract must be submitted.
❖ Valid health insurance, all international students are required to have health insurance during their stay in Germany.

|VERY IMPORTANT NOTES !!

If there are additional documents necessary, the German embassy or consulate in your home country will inform you about it. We highly recommend the applicant be aware of updated vocational training visa requirements from the local German embassy or consulate where the applicant intends to apply for the vocational training visa.
Submit your application early enough! Visa processing can take from weeks to several months.
Apply for the correct visa! Make sure it is a vocational training visa! In most cases, tourist and language course visas cannot be converted into a vocational training visa later on.
From our experience, we collected for you the most important requirements for vocational training visa in one general checklist to facilitate the visa preparation process as well as make the process clearer.

Reception, Transportation, and Accommodation, "No Stress"

Enjoy your flight to Germany and have a lot of fun when you arrive, many trainees who arrive in Germany without arranging the transportation to accommodation and the accommodation itself as well, those will face a lot of stress, headache and they will spend a lot of money to stay overnight at hotels. Begin your new life in Germany with full comfort!

|BCS ADVICE !!

Before you leave your homeland we highly recommend you to arrange the following:

Reception at the airport and transportation to your accommodation.
Suitable accommodation.

|IMPORTANT NOTE !!

Arrange your arrival (Reception, airport pick up and accommodation) in Germany at least one month in advance that you have enough time to check your accommodation, register yourself in the city, take care of the school and company administrative formalities, etc. If you need assistance to arrange these objects, do not hesitate to contact us at least two weeks in advance before your arrival in Germany.

II. Medical Training / Specialization “Medical Residency”

II. Medical Training “Residency” for Medical Specialization

The Medical Education and Health Care Systems in Germany are among the most sophisticated and advanced systems worldwide. Therefore, if you are planning to pursue your medical training/residency (Medical Specialization) by the very best professional doctors and, in the top-ranked hospitals, you are in the correct way.

As a foreign physician (postgraduate or a practitioner physician) you have a great opportunity to continue your medical training “residency program” (Assistant Physician in German called ”Assistenarzt”) in German hospitals to become a medical specialist physician (in German called “Facharzt”) in one of the medical specialization fields e. g. neurology, nephrology, cardiology, anesthesiology, etc.

These programs are quite easy and within reach for all foreign physicians from abroad, the residency program requires between 5 to 6 years of training to complete, depending on the specialization area. Dentistry requires between 1 and 3 years of training to complete.

The assistant physician ”Assistenarzt” is required to complete a catalog of fixed tasks and activities, full-time employment and salary (about 2500 to 3500 monthly), as an assistant physician ”Assistenarzt” is expected during this training program. The passage of a medical specialist examination is required in order to receive your specialist certification (Facharzt).

A favorite Place To Pursue Your Medical Specialization "Residency" In, “Why Germany?”

❖Top-Ranked Hospitals, State-Of-The-Art Medical Technology, “Professionalism”

As a trainee, you will learn by qualified medical professors and professional doctors. Besides, you will use the most modern medical technology and diagnostics methods because all hospitals and clinics in Germany are equipped with the best medical technology and medical devices.

❖ Well-known Medical Research Centers, “Research & Development Opportunities”

Do you have an interest in clinical research? Annually, Germany invests hundreds of millions in clinical research to provide remarkable high-quality in medical care, numerous organizations support clinical research e. g. pharmaceutical and biotech companies as well as academic research groups.

❖ Recognized Qualification, “You Are In Demand”

After completing the residency program, you will be certified and recognized globally, as well as being qualified to carry out your tasks and responsibilities assigned to you. You are in demand, welcomed worldwide, the recognized residency allows you wonderful career prospects with highly paid and perfect job all over the world.

❖ Learn And Earn, “More Motivation”

Salary: approximately 2,500 to 4,000 Euro per month during the residency program depending on the field of expertise (a certain amount of taxation is deducted from each salary).

❖Work And Live In Germany, “Opportunity to Permanent Residency”

After completing your residency program in Germany, you are allowed to stay on in the country for up to 18 months to look for a job related to your qualification. Qualified doctors and other medical professionals are in demand in Germany!

❖Safe, Economically and Politically Stable, “More Enjoyment and Innovation”

Germany is a very safe country compared to others. It does not matter by day or by night, in town or in the countryside, you can travel and move around freely.

Essential Steps to Your Medical Training “Residency” in Germany, "Road Map"

1. Check if Your Previous Medical License Degree is Recognized in Germany

2. Learn German Language,
B2 Level at Least.

3. Find a Training Place With a German Hospitals or Clinics

4. Medical Training Visa
“Meet All Requirements”

5. Booking Your Transportation & Accommodation

6. Pass Medical German language Test “Fachsprachenprüfung”

7. Obtain the License to Practice Medicine “Approbation”

8. Start Your Medical Training
“Medical Residency”

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1. Check if Your Previous Medical License Degree is Recognized in Germany

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2. Learn German Language, B2 Level at Least.

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3. Find a Training Place With a German Hospitals or Clinics

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4. Medical Training Visa “Meet All Requirements”

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5. Booking Your Transportation & Accommodation

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6. Pass Medical German language Test “Fachsprachenprüfung”

6. Pass Medical German language Test
“Fachsprachenprüfung”

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7. Obtain the License to Practice Medicine “Approbation”

7. Obtain the License to Practice Medicine
“Approbation”

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8. Start Your Medical Training “Medical Residency”

Processing Your Case By The BCS Company “How Does It Work?”

BCS team strives to save your time and your efforts to reach your goal in a short time!!

Below: discussion of the most essential steps to your medical residency “Assistenarzt” in the German hospitals.

|BCS ADVICE !!

If you are not sure, you need a visa to attend a medical residency program in Germany or not, we recommend you highly to visit the German Federal Foreign Office or Make It In Germany websites (please, see below) to learn more about the latest visa requirements and kinds for all countries.

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/-/231148

https://visa.diplo.de/visa-guide/en/#/vib

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa/kinds-of-visa/training/

After you answered the above question and first of all, we highly recommend our value applicant to be aware of medical residency visa (medical training visa) requirements by contacting the German embassy or consulate or visit its web site where you are going to apply!

STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

Consultation (Free Of Charge), “Discuss Your Request”

Consultation is the first efficient communication between the applicant and the BCS company´s team. It can be performed via e-mail or via phone 004917671230666 (recommended). Aim of the consultation: to discuss and to understand in detail the applicants’ request (vision).
In addition, to determine the major subject (medical residency/medical training) applicant intends to attend as well as in which hospital in Germany.

Moreover, during this consultation, the BCS team and applicants should attempt to create an initial plan (Road Map) to find a suitable method for the applicants’ destination.

|NOTE !

The applicant can freely send us an e-mail to book an appointment for 30 minutes of free consultation.

|BCS ADVICE !!

Please! To save your and our time and efforts we advise you to read our website very carefully to learn about medical residency/medical training in Germany, We tried to cover all questions and concerns in this topic to demonstrate a comprehensive picture for foreign physicians that are interested in medical residency in Germany.

Agreement & Services Cost "Secure Your Right"

After a successful consultation. Upon the applicants’ request, the BCS team will send an agreement to applicants, these agreement include requested services as well as their costs. This agreement is important to keep both, applicants’ and BCS company’s rights.

|NOTE !

If an applicant requires other services he/she can contact us via e-mail to arrange.

Preparation For Medical Training “Residency” Visa, “Meet All Requirements”

Many foreign physicians may need a visa to enter Germany. Therefore, you have to check if you require a medical training “Residency” visa, to determine that you have to answer these two following questions:

1. Where are you from (What is your nationality)?
2. How long you will stay in Germany (more or less than 3 months)?

We recommend that you visit the website of the German Federal Foreign Office for the latest visa requirements for all countries as well as to know about the kinds and costs of different visas.

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/-/231148

https://visa.diplo.de/visa-guide/en/#/vib

This step is the most important one along the entire process! BCS team requests efficient cooperation from the applicant because the medical training “Residency” visa provider (here are the German embassy or German consulate) requires that all medical training “Residency” visa requirements and applications should be completed and clearly filled out, as a result, you significantly minimize the visa rejection or delay.

Below: discussion of the most required documents for a medical training “Residency” visa, these are required in most cases to obtain the visa to enter Germany:

❖ National visa application forms (2 copies), they should be filled out completely and correctly, signed and dated by the applicant.
❖ Valid national passport, valid for at least 6 months and has at least two empty pages.
❖ Photocopies of applicants’ passport (2 copies from the info pages).
❖ Your marriage, child’s certificates (If applicable).
❖ Previous Schengen visa (If applicable).
❖ Previous German resident permit (If applicable).
❖ Evidence of your earlier education e. g. School Graduation Certificate, bachelor or Master's degrees.
❖ Certificates of past academic work, achievements, and experiences.
❖ Curriculum Vitae "CV" (Updated).
❖ Motivation Letter signed and dated by the applicant.
❖ Proof of proficiency in the German language (at least language level B2).
❖ Recognition or comparability of your university degree or your vocational qualification to a German one.
❖ Proof of medical training place from a German hospital or clinic.
❖Proof of financial resources "in German Finanzierungsnachweis" to prove you have enough funds to cover your living costs in Germany.
❖ Valid health insurance, all international applicants are required to have health insurance during their stay in Germany.

|VERY IMPORTANT NOTES !!

If there are additional documents necessary, the German embassy or consulate in your home country will inform you about it. We highly recommend the applicant be aware of updated medical training/residency visa requirements from the local German embassy or consulate where the applicant intends to apply.
Submit your application early enough! Visa processing can take from weeks to several months.
Apply for the correct visa! Make sure it is a medical training/residency visa! In most cases, tourist and language course visas cannot be converted into a medical training/residency visa later on.
From our experience, we collected for you the most important requirements for medical training/residency visas in one general checklist to facilitate the visa preparation process as well as make the process clearer.

Reception, Transportation, and Accommodation, "No Stress"

Enjoy your flight to Germany and have a lot of fun when you arrive, many students who arrive in Germany without arranging the transportation to accommodation and the accommodation itself as well, those will face a lot of stress, headache and they will spend a lot of money to stay overnight at hotels. Begin your new life in Germany with full comfort!

|BCS ADVICE !!

Before you leave your homeland we highly recommend you to arrange the following:

Reception at the airport and transportation to your accommodation.
Suitable accommodation.

|IMPORTANT NOTE:

Arrange your arrival (Reception, airport pick up, and accommodation) in Germany at least one month in advance that you have enough time to check your accommodation, register yourself in the city, take care of the hospital administrative formalities, etc. If you need assistance to arrange these objects, do not hesitate to contact us.

Start Your Medical Training, “Medical Residency in Germany”

As a foreign physician or international medical student (postgraduate), medical license for practicing medicine in Germany “Approbation” is considered the most vital document in your journey to achieve medical residency opportunity! Without this license “Approbation” applicant can not start the residency program!!

How can you obtain the Approbation in Germany? (General info because each German state has its own rules)

Scenario I:

You are a citizen of the European Union (EU), Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland and you completed your medical education in these countries too:

Your medical education license is normally automatically recognized in Germany and equivalent to that one provided from the medical education institutes in Germany, and you will receive your medical license "Approbation". You are able to practice medicine and apply for residency program everywhere in Germany, but you have to prove that you have a certain knowledge of the German language, at least B2 level, and Medical German language Certificate “Fachsprachenprüfung”.

Scenario II:

You are not a citizen of the European Union (EU), Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland and did not complete your medical education in these countries too, but your medical education is recognized in Germany. In this case, you have to submit your medical license (with other documents e. g. your approbation in your country, Curriculum Vitae, Motivation Letter and Cover Letter (in the German language), experience profile, and additional training courses, etc ) for a direct equivalence checking to the information portal of the German federal government on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications “Recognition in Germany” (please open the link to learn more (https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/tools/berater/en/berater/prepage/2) in order to obtain permission to work “Approbation”. An equivalency for your medical education must be done to check if you are able to obtain the approbation or not. As a result:

In the positive case, your previous medical education is recognized and it is equivalent to German medical education, you will obtain the approbation after passing the equivalency review in German called “Gleichwertigkeitsprüfung”, as a result, you are able to practice medicine in Germany and also, you can apply for residency program everywhere in Germany. But, you have to prove that you have at least a B2 level of the German language, and the Medical German language Certificate “Fachsprachenprüfung”.

In the negative case “alternatively”, your previous medical education is recognized but is not be equivalent to German medical education (you did not pass the equivalency review “Gleichwertigkeitsprüfung”). In this case, where you want to work, you can submit your medical license to the “Landesprüfungsamt (LPA) für Medizinische Heilberufe”. LPA can issue you work permission “temporary medical license/permit for the temporary practice of Medicine” (in German called “Berufserlaubnis”) to allow you working as a temporary physician practitioner for a limited period (max. two years). This permit valid not for all states in Germany but it depends on where you obtained this work permit.

Within this two years period working with the temporary medical license you are gaining medical knowledge and work experience to pass at the end the equivalency medical assessment examination “Gleichwertigkeitsprüfung” which equal to medical license in Germany "Approbation" in order to practice medicine in whole states in Germany.

Afterward, you can apply to any hospital anywhere in Germany to start your residency program which takes up to 5 years or more in some specializations, in this period you are called an assistant doctor (in German called “Assistenzarzt”), after passage the specialist examination (in German called “Facharztprüfung”), you become a specialist doctor (In German called “Facharzt”).

III. Job Opportunities "Work in Germany"

III. Job Opportunities in Germany “Work and Live in Germany”

Germany considers a country of possibilities not only for Germans but also for foreigners from the third-world countries as well. During 2016, Germany overtook the UK as the fastest growing economy among the G7 states. Now, in 2020, Germany is the fourth largest economy in the world and has the largest economy in Europe.

Below we will discuss some reasons why are so many people interested in working in Germany?

❖ Low unemployment rate

Germany’s economy is booming therefore, there are plenty of jobs in Germany for Germans and foreigners with specialist skills as well. The unemployment rate in Germany in 2019 was about 3.6% compare that to the European Union’s unemployment rate average of 7.6%.

There are plenty of jobs in certain sectors, like the chemistry, automotive, and IT sectors in comparison to the same sectors in the UK. In Germany, getting a job is much easier for many non-Germans and to settle in the country than in other European countries.

❖ The Difference in Salary

According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, in 2018 the average gross annual salary was 46.560 euros or 3.880 euros per month. That is just a rough estimation, it considers one of the top salaries among European countries. To have a close look at the estimated average salaries in Germany see the Overview Table. In addition, the salary depends on many different factors e.g. profession, experience, etc.

❖ Work-life balance

A great challenge around finding the balance between family life, private life, and work in developed countries, but not in Germany. Having a work-life balance is possible to manage easer in Germany than in other developed countries. Working times are regulated by about 38 to 40 hours per week, about 4 weeks vacation per year. Businesses and shops are not legally allowed to stay open as long as they please, they have strict opening and closing hours. Germany has quite generous public holidays in comparison to other European countries.

❖ Worker’s Benefits

Employees’ and workers’ benefits are substantial in regards to other countries, the employment laws are generally more favorable to workers, of course, if employees and workers are working legally.

Here are a few of these benefits; Retirement insurance (The employer also contributes money into the individual’s retirement fund); Health insurance (Employed person pays half of the health insurance, the second half will be paid by the employer); Adherence to the minimum wage (The minimum wage is € 8.84 Euros an hour); Sick leave (This paid sick leave can extend to a maximum of six weeks); Protection from being unfairly dismissed (An employee cannot be fired or dismissed without a valid reason); etc.

|IMPORTANT NOTE !!

Working illegally in Germany is not an only crime punishable by low, but it will cost you more money than what you made at the job!!

❖ Starting your own business

Germany’s economy is booming because of small and medium-sized businesses, German government knows that the small businesses are the backbone of the strong economy in any country, about 95% of German businesses are small and medium size. Germany is one of the only countries in Europe that significantly support this kind of business and welcomes new and innovative business models. So it’s never too late to make a career change, especially if you’re considering setting up your own business.

❖ Safe, Economically and Politically Stable

More enjoyment and innovation! Germany is a very safe country compared to other European countries. It does not matter by day or by night, in town or in the countryside, you can travel and move around freely.

Essential Steps to Your Job in Germany "Road Map"

1. Evaluate Your Chances of Working in Germany

2. Check if Your Previous Educational Qualifications is Recognized in Germany

3. Obtain Your Recognition

4. Learn German Language,
B2 Level at Least

5. Find Your Suitable Job and Send Your Application

6. Entry Visa to Work in Germany
“Meet All Requirements”

7. Book Your Transportation & Accommodation

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1) Evaluate Your Chances of Working in Germany

1. Evaluate Your Chances of Working in Germany

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2) Check if Your Previous Educational Qualifications is Recognized in Germany

2. Check if Your Previous Educational Qualifications is Recognized in Germany

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3) Obtain Your Recognition

3. Obtain Your Recognition

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4) Learn German Language, B2 Level at Least

4. Learn German Language, B2 Level at Least

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5) Find Your Suitable Job and Send Your Application

5. Find Your Suitable Job and Send Your Application

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6) Entry Visa to Work in Germany “Meet All Requirements”

6. Entry Visa to Work in Germany “Meet All Requirements”

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7) Book Your Transportation & Accommodation

7. Book Your Transportation & Accommodation

Processing Your Case By The BCS Company “How Does It Work?”

BCS team strives to save your time and your efforts to reach your goal in a short time!!

Below: discussion of the most essential steps to find your job in Germany “Road Map”.

|BCS ADVICE !!

If you are not sure, you need a visa to work in Germany or not, we recommend you highly to visit the German Federal Foreign Office or Make It In Germany websites (please, see below) to learn more about the latest visa requirements and kinds for all countries.

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/-/231148

https://visa.diplo.de/visa-guide/en/#/vib

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa/kinds-of-visa/training/

After you answered the above question and first of all, we highly recommend our value applicant to be aware of work visa requirements by contacting the German embassy or consulate in your home country or visit its web site where you are going to apply!
Make a quick check to see your chance of working in Germany by visiting the Make it in Germany website (www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/), or see below the direct link.

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa/quick-check/?quickcheckpreselect=Arbeiten

STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

Consultation (Free Of Charge) “Discuss Your Request”

Consultation is the first efficient communication between the applicant and the BCS company´s team. It can be performed via e-mail or via phone 004917671230666 (recommended). Aim of the consultation: to discuss and to understand in detail the applicants’ request (vision).

In addition, to determine what job positions´ are applicant is looking for in Germany, what is the applicant intends to work in Germany.

Moreover, during this consultation, the BCS team and applicant should attempt to create an initial plan (Road Map) to find a suitable method for the applicants’ destination.

|NOTE !

The applicant can freely send us an e-mail to book an appointment for 30 minutes of free consultation.

Agreement & Services Cost "Secure Your Right"

After a successful consultation. Upon the applicants’ request, the BCS team will send an agreement to the applicant, this agreement includes requested services as well as their costs. This agreement is important to keep both, applicants’ and BCS company’s rights.

Each case has its own cost of service since each case includes different services and requires various actions, activities, and efforts. The cost of different services can be found in the general price list.

|NOTE !

If an applicant requires other services he/she can contact us via e-mail to arrange.

Preparation For Student-Visa “Meet All Requirements”

Many foreign (job seekers) may need a visa to enter Germany. Therefore, you have to check if you require a work visa, to determine that you have to answer these two following questions:

1. Where are you from (What is your nationality)?
2. How long you will stay in Germany (more or less than 3 months)?

We recommend that you visit the website of the German Federal Foreign Office for the latest visa requirements for all countries as well as to know about the cost of different visas,

"https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/visabestimmungen-node"

This step is the most important one along the entire process! BCS team requests efficient cooperation from the applicant because the work visa provider (here are the German embassy or German consulate) requires that all work visa requirements and applications should be completed and clearly filled out, as a result, you significantly minimize the visa rejection or delay.

Below: discussion of the most required documents for a work visa, these are required in most cases to obtain the visa to enter in Germany:

❖ National visa application forms (2 copies), they should be filled out completely and correctly, signed and dated by the applicant.

❖ Valid national passport, valid for at least 6 months and has at least two empty pages.

❖ Photocopies of applicants’ passport (2 copies from the info pages).

❖ Your marriage, child’s certificates (If applicable).

❖ Your child’s certificate of birth (If applicable).

❖ Previous Schengen visa (If applicable).

❖ Previous German resident permit (If applicable).

❖ Evidence of your earlier education e. g. School Graduation Certificate, bachelor or Master's degree, etc.

❖ Certificates of past academic work, achievements, and experiences.

❖ Recognition or comparability of your university degree or your vocational qualification to a German one.

❖ Job offer (A binding job offer from a German company that corresponds to your professional qualification).

❖ Curriculum Vitae "CV" (Updated).

❖ Motivation Letter signed and dated by the applicant.

❖ Proof of proficiency in the German language (at least language level B2).

❖ Proof of financial resources "in German Finanzierungsnachweis" to prove you have enough funds to cover your living costs in Germany, e.g. your job contact.

❖ Valid health insurance, all international applicants are required to have health insurance during their stay in Germany.

|VERY IMPORTANT NOTES !!

If there are additional documents necessary, the German embassy or consulate in your home country will inform you about it. We highly recommend the applicant be aware of updated work visa requirements from the local German embassy or consulate where the applicant intends to apply for this visa.
Submit your application early enough! Visa processing can take from weeks to several months.
Apply for the correct visa! Make sure it is a work visa! In most cases, tourist and language course visas cannot be converted into a work visa later on.
From our experience, we collected for you the most important requirements for a work visa in one general checklist to facilitate the visa preparation process as well as make the process clearer.

Reception, Transportation, and Accommodation, "No Stress"

Begin your new life in Germany with full comfort!

Enjoy your flight to Germany and have a lot of fun when you arrive, many applicants who arrive in Germany without arranging the transportation to accommodation and the accommodation itself as well, those will face a lot of stress, headache and they will spend a lot of money to stay overnight at hotels.

|BCS ADVICE !!

Before you leave your homeland we highly recommend you to arrange the following:

Reception at the airport and transportation to your accommodation.
Suitable accommodation.

|IMPORTANT NOTE:

Arrange your arrival (Reception, airport pick up, and accommodation) in Germany at least one month in advance that you have enough time to check your accommodation, register yourself in the city, take care of the company´s administrative formalities, etc. If you need assistance to arrange these objects for you, do not hesitate to contact us.

What Do We Offer? “BCS' Services”

BCS provides convenient full services including but not limited to: