European Voluntary Service Visa (Section 19e)
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European Voluntary Service Visa (Section 19e)
European Voluntary Service Visa (Section 19e)
Germany · Work
What it is
Residence permit for participation in the European Voluntary Service in Germany.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Per the residence title; see the German mission.
- Processing time
- See the German mission.
- Maximum validity
- 1 year
- Extendable
- Yes
- Dependants
- No
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (national (D) visa to enter)
- EUR 75
- Application fee (residence permit, issued after arrival)
- EUR 100
Key requirements
- Placement in a recognised European Voluntary Service programme
- Sufficient means of subsistence
Working on this visa
Purpose-bound participation in a European Voluntary Service; requires the Federal Employment Agency's approval (§39) unless waived by the Beschäftigungsverordnung / an intergovernmental agreement; not a general labour-market work permit.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 27 July 2026.