An internship will give you an insight into the everyday work-environment. This will prepare you for your future profession as well as allow you to gain more experience in the professional world. It is also one of the objectives in expanding your education, but it is considered as a form of employment.

Application Essentials

Prepare in advance by understanding the administrative requirements and key details for your visa application.

• Visa Fee: Please refer to the Embassy website for the current fee.
• Processing Time: Applications require a minimum of 2 weeks. Note that visas will not be issued earlier than three months before your planned travel date.
• Booking an Appointment: Appointments must be scheduled online via the Embassy website.
• Identity Verification: Applicants are required to appear in person for identity verification and fingerprint collection.
• Additional Documents: The list of required documents may change and is not exhaustive. Incomplete applications may require a new appointment, and applicants may be called for an interview.
• Disclaimer: Information provided is based on current knowledge and practice. The Embassy cannot assume liability for completeness or accuracy. Visa status can be checked via email only 12 weeks after submission; earlier requests will not be entertained.

How to Prepare Your Papers

Ensure your documents meet the required standards before your appointment to avoid delays.

• Certified Translations: All foreign-language documents must be translated into German by a certified translator. Documents in English are also accepted and do not require translation.
• Document Copies: Bring one set of copies of all documents along with the originals. All papers should be A4 size, neatly organized, and not stapled.
• Biometric Photo Requirements: 1 recent passport photo (not older than 6 months) white or grey background. Teeth must not be visible

Note: It is not possible for you to do an internship when entering with a short-term visa; instead you will have to apply for a long-term visa before your travel. Some internships do not require authorization from the Employment Bureau in Germany, such as Government Internships, International Tribunal for Law, EU-funded Internships etc. In individual cases please inquire with the Embassy.

Mandatory Document Checklist

Bring all items listed below to your appointment to ensure smooth processing.

• 1 duly completed and signed national visa application form VIDEX
• 1 biometric passport picture meeting the specifications above
• Valid passport (data and signature pages only)
• Valid Malaysian permit (for non-Malaysians only)
• Proof of your past qualifications/ educations (certificates) in English or with a German translation
  • STPM
  • Cambridge A- Levels (complete)
  • Bachelors etc.
• Academic qualifications/ German university degree or recognized foreign degree comparable to a German degree
  
• Printout of search result from the anabin website or statement of comparability from the German Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB)
  
• The recognition of your University Degree + Degree course title can be verified through the Database on the Anabin website http://anabin.kmk.org.
  

Please refer to the following table:

Should there be no comparability with a German University/ Degree a statement of comparability has to be applied from the Central Office of International Education (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen) (ZAB)

Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications

The Statement of Comparability is an official document issued by the “Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen” (Central Office for Foreign Education – ZAB) that describes a foreign higher education qualification, its professional and academic usage. The ZAB Statement of Comparability can facilitate access to the German labour market for holders of foreign higher education qualifications. It is a comparative assessment but not a recognition certificate:
https://zab.kmk.org/en/statement-comparability

• Internship agreement from Germany with the complete address of the company in Germany
• Travel, Health and Accident Insurance with a validity of 6 months starting from your intended travel date
• Proof from the Employment Bureau in Germany – ZAV Letter. To be applied by the Employer in Germany
  Address:
  Studentenvermittlung 212
  53107 Bonn
  E-Mail: bonn-zav.info.auslaendische-studenten@arbeitsagentur.de