A work permit is a permit that allows you to work in Germany. Whether you need a work permit depends on your country of origin. If you come from a country in the European Union, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland, you may work in Germany without a separate permit.
If you come from another country, you generally need a work permit. The work permit is linked to your residence permit. This means you don't have to apply for it separately. When you apply for your residence permit, it will automatically be checked whether you are permitted to work. Your residence permit will then state whether you are permitted to work and to what extent. Whether you can obtain a work permit generally depends on the purpose of your stay, the length of your stay, the type of employment, and the labor market situation.
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The government service telephone number 115 – your point of contact for questions related to the federal, state and local.
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Call 115 nowGovernment service telephone number calls are charged at local rates.