Residence permit - Working Holiday or Youth Mobility Programme
If you want to explore Germany for up to a year and finance part of your stay through work, please note the following information.

Description
What kind of residency is meant here?
  In order to give young people from outside the European Union the opportunity to familiarise themselves with Germany, its culture, population and geography, there is the possibility of a stay of up to one year for cultural education. During this stay, they also have the opportunity to finance part of their living expenses through gainful employment. Who can take part?
  The prerequisite for such a residence permit is an agreement between your home country and the Federal Republic of Germany. Such agreements currently exist with

Argentina

Australia

Brazil

Chile

Hong Kong

Israel

Japan

Canada

New Zealand

Republic of Korea (South Korea)

Taiwan

Uruguay

  The agreements may use different names (such as Work & Travel, Working Holiday or Youth Mobility) and have different requirements and restrictions. Please find out in advance from your foreign ministry or the German diplomatic mission in your home country about the requirements that apply to you. Do you need a visa to enter Germany?
  Citizens of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada and New Zealand can enter Germany without a visa and apply for a residence permit at the Foreigners' Registration Office within 90 days of entering the country. However, they can also apply for a visa for one year at the German diplomatic mission in their home country. In this case, a residence permit is not required.
  Citizens of the other participating countries require a visa to enter Germany and must apply for this at the relevant German diplomatic mission abroad.
To apply for a residence permit, please contact us in writing by post or via our contact form. Select the category "Residence for gainful employment/work", then the subject "I am not a skilled worker" and then the subject "Employment without studies".

Prerequisites
Registration of main residence in Munich

Valid national passport (you must be a citizen of a contracting state)

Sufficient health insurance cover

Securing your livelihood (e.g. a blocked account, a declaration of commitment, own assets, regular income)

Compliance with the age limit:
 

In principle: at least 18 years old and at most 30 years old

For Australian nationals: at least 18 and no more than 31 years old

For Canadian nationals: at least 18 and no more than 35 years old

Required documents
Valid national passport

Fully completed application for a residence permit

Current biometric passport photo (you will find photo machines at the Foreigners' Registration Office)

Proof of sufficient health insurance cover for 1 year

Proof of own funds of at least 2,000 euros

Proof of return flight ticket (if available)

Duration & Costs
Processing time

6 - 8 weeks

Fees

100 Euro
  Japanese nationals: No fee

Payment methods available

Legal basis
§ Section 19c (1) AufenthG in conjunction with a bilateral agreement.

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