You can apply for a vocational training visa for Germany if you want to undertake qualified vocational training here and have admission from a training programme. Qualified vocational training is a training programme that is recognised by the state (or a comparable regulated vocational training) which continues for at least two years. You will find a list of all available qualified vocational training programmes at bibb.de.
Vocational Training visa
Can I come to Germany for vocational training?

Vocational training programmes in Germany can offer great opportunities for a successful career. To come to Germany and take part in a vocational training programme, you will need a corresponding residence permit, i.e., "residence permit for the purpose of training" ("Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck der Ausbildung"), regulated in Section 16a of the Residence Act. For many people from the so-called third countries (countries outside the EU), however, the first step is to apply for a "visa for the purpose of vocational training". A vocational training visa allows you to enter Germany legally and then start your training programme. Here you can learn about requirements you have to meet for a visa or residence permit as a trainee.
What do I need to know?
Important
You can learn more about vocational training in our chapters "School-based vocation training" and "Dual vocational training".