Stay Permit – Social Service Employee (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Sozialdienstleistende)

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

3-6 months

Application Fee

218 EUR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Stay Permit – Social Service Employee (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Sozialdienstleistende)

This permit is intended for individuals participating in voluntary social services at non-profit organizations. It is a strictly non-renewable permit valid for a maximum of 12 months. Applicants must ensure they have not held this specific permit within the previous three years.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	1 year
Extension increments	1 year

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Participation in voluntary social services at a non-profit organization

Liability declaration from the host organization

Must not have held this permit in the last 3 years

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

9,331 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Liability declaration

Proof of non-profit status of host

Valid travel document

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Facilitates cultural and social exchange
No tuition or high financial threshold

Worth Knowing

Non-renewable
No family reunification
Held this permit in the last 3 years
Service is for pecuniary gain

Application Process

Submit application from abroad

Obtain liability declaration from host

Receive permit

Application Forms

BMI Social Worker Portal

Fill online

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