A residence permit may be granted to Non-EU students and post-graduates for an internship in Germany if the internship is within the framework of a verified international exchange program, a program funded by the EU or bilateral development cooperation or if the student passed the fourth semester and the internship is study-related. Skilled workers and managers can be awarded a scholarship by German public funds or EU funds (government interns).

You can apply for an Internship Visa after setting an appointment via e-mail. Please attach all listed documents to your e-mail. After checking the completion you will be assigned an Appointment.

At the time of your visa appointment you have to submit the following documents in person (original plus one copy):

• completed and signed application form for a long-term visa
• 1 recent passport photograph
• your national passport
• residence permit for Portugal
• visa fee 75,- Euro
• proof of health insurance
• proof of accommodation in Germany
• internship contract from German company where you intend to have your internship, also indicating the salary (if the salary is less than 861,- Euro per months, proof of additional financial means)
• letter from your university confirming that internship is part of the course
• agreement from the German Federal Employment Agency

Please note that in individual cases additional documents can be required.