Germany · §24 · work
Can you work in Germany with §24 and what should you check before starting?
Short answer
The current BMAS FAQ says holders of a §24 residence permit are allowed to work in Germany. Check your valid document and, if you only have a provisional certificate, the wording of that document.
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What to do step by step
- 1
Check your residence permit or Fiktionsbescheinigung and the employment wording.
- 2
Give the employer evidence of your current right to work.
- 3
Use Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter for employment support if needed.
- 4
For a regulated profession, separately check recognition requirements.
Important
General work access does not remove professional licensing requirements or replace checking your specific residence document.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-05