Work

Thinking of getting a job to top up your bank account or prepare for the future? Be aware that German law is very clear on the point of student and foreign labor. The main reason is to keep you from getting distracted from your studies. We offer only a brief sketch of all this. If you have any more questions we strongly recommend you check the information on the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) site and consult the Ausländerbehörde at the Kreisverwaltungsreferat (KVR).

EU, EEA nationals

If you’re from the EU (except the new countries), Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you have the same status as German students and can work as much as you want. Above certain time and wage limits, you do have to pay taxes, and your employer has to contribute to your insurance. Check the DAAD site or ask the KVR for more.

The rest

Other foreign nationals need a work permit in addition to their residence permit. However, as of 2005, your residence permit as a student allows you to do a certain amount of work without the additional work permit. Key details:

• Foreign students may work up to 90 working days or 180 half-days a year without an additional work permit. This is noted on the residence permit sticker in your passport.
  
  
• Foreign students employed by their university as student assistants (Studentische Hilfskraft / HiWi) within the university or at affiliated scientific institutes also do not need an extra permit. Also noted in your residence permit.
  
  
• Internships and jobs required by a degree program are also free from permit restrictions and are not counted as part of the 90 permit-free days.
  
  
• Voluntary internships and other jobs that exceed 90 days have to be approved. Go to the KVR first, and they will direct you further.

Kreisverwaltungsreferat (KVR), Amt für Ausländerangelegenheiten

Ruppertstr. 19
80337 Munich
U-Bahn U3 or U6 or Bus 31 to Poccistrasse

Special offices for foreign students:
Names beginning A – F, room 1052, phone: +49 (0) 89 233 - 23016 or 233 - 23193
Names beginning G – O, Q, U, room 1048, phone: +49 (0) 89 233 - 23327 or 233 - 20544
Names beginning P - Z (except Q, U), room 1047 phone: +49 (0) 89 233 - 22894 or 233 - 20830

Office hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 12:00, Friday 7:00 - 12:00
Extended hours Tuesday 14:00 - 18:30, Tuesday mornings only by appointment
Wednesdays closed
www.muenchen.de/referat/kvr (website in German)
auslaenderbehoerde.kvr@muenchen.de

Job listings

The DAAD provides several of its own links for finding jobs Germany-wide.

The Job-Börse cooperates with the Studentenwerk to offer students and alumni temporary and sometimes longer-term employment. Service in German.

Leopoldstrasse 13
80802 Munich
Tel.: +49 (0)89  2731 2570
Fax: +49 (0)89  2731 2571

The Studenten-Servis at the Arbeitsamt (labor office) places students in short- and medium-term jobs. You must go there in person with your Studentenausweis and your passport. Service in German.

Tumblinger Strasse 21
80337 Munich

Short-term (Schnelldienst)
Mo – Fr 8:00 – 12:00, Mo – Th 13:30 – 15:00
Information Tel.: +49 (0)89  5309 8030

Medium-term (längerfristige Vermittlung)
Mo – Fr 8:00 – 12:00, Mo, Tu 13:00 – 15:30, Th 13:00 – 18:00
Information Tel.: +49 (0)89  5309 8033