Employment after internship

In some case especially for IT interns, the companies and start-ups want to hire the intern after the official internship. We as AIESEC are not responsible for this process and won't also provide legal advice. However, in order to provide a good customer service we can explain the possibilities and next steps. Here you can find the necessary information that you can provide to the company and intern.

EU Citizens

EU Citizens are treated as German citizens. Hence the normal employment procedures applies as they would be Germans. No special visa or anything else is needed.

Non-EU Citizens

Non-EU Citizen needs to apply for a "EU Blue Card" to work in Germany for a "regular" job.

In order to be able to apply for this Blue Card, they need to fulfil the following criteria

a) he or she has a German or an accredited foreign or a university degree that is comparable to a German one.
b) he or she has a working contract with a gross annual compensation of at least €50.800 (4.134 Euros per month), a contract in the so-called shortage occupation (scientists, mathematics, engineers, doctors and IT- skilled workers) with the amount of €39.624 (3302 Euros per month).

The EU blue card is at first valid for 4 years. If the working contract covers a period of less than 4 years, meaning it is limited, the EU blue card will be valid for the time of the working contract plus 3 months.

It can be extended or establishment permission can be given.

Foreigners who own the EU blue card can apply for permanent residence after 33 months. If they have German language knowledge at level B1 then they can apply earlier after 21 months (19a, passage 6, law of residence).

Find here more information: http://www.bluecard-eu.de/eu-blue-card-germany/

The documents you need when applying:

For unregulated professions – a recognized university diploma,
In case of regulated profession – present the acquired certificate,
A work contract of at least one year in Germany,
Proof that your salary is enough
A written declaration by your employer in Germany,
A valid travel document,
Proof of no threat to the public policy, security or health of the hosting state,
An application form, filled either by you or your German employer,
Two passport-size personal photos, not older than 6 months,
Proof of application fee payment,
Health insurance proof.

You should apply by post at the authorized Federal Office for Migration or Employment in Germany.

Find here more information: http://www.eu-bluecard.com/eu-blue-card-germany/