Germany · practical answer
Working in Germany under Section 24: when can a Ukrainian work?
You may work when the Section 24 permit or Fiktionsbescheinigung shows Erwerbstätigkeit erlaubt. Without it the employer risks fines — do not start on verbal assurance alone.
Short answer
You may work when the Section 24 permit or Fiktionsbescheinigung shows Erwerbstätigkeit erlaubt. Without it the employer risks fines — do not start on verbal assurance alone. Where to go: Ausländerbehörde.
Where to go
Ausländerbehörde
What to prepare
- · Section 24 / Fiktionsbescheinigung with the marking visible
- · Meldebestätigung — often requested by employers
What to do step by step
- 1
Find the Erwerbstätigkeit erlaubt line on the document
- 2
Show the employer a copy/original before day one
- 3
Do not pay for separate 'Arbeitserlaubnis for Ukrainians' beyond Section 24
Important
TikTok says 'Section 24 = work allowed'. Without the marking on the document, it is not.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-01