What the data shows across these countries
- 13 documented routes in total
- 2 countries have at least one route that leads to permanent residence
- 3 countries have at least one route that leads on to citizenship
- 8 EU members, 8 in the Schengen Area, 0 in the Persian Gulf
- Official government fees range from 67 to 234 EUR across the 5 countries that publish one
These figures are counted from the routes documented on this site, not estimated. Each country page states its own sources.
Countries offering this route
Austria
- Residence Permit - Pupils
1 pathway
Official fee from 160 EUR
EU Schengen
See requirements
Germany
- Recognition Partnership Visa (§16d Abs. 3 AufenthG)
- Recognition of Qualifications Visa (§16d AufenthG)
- Vocational Training Visa (§16a AufenthG)
3 pathways
EU Schengen Leads to PR / citizenship
See requirements
Denmark
- Trainee Scheme
1 pathway
EU Schengen
See requirements
Greece
- Seasonal Work Permit — Agricultural Economy (Category E-6)
1 pathway
Official fee from 91 EUR
EU Schengen
See requirements
Hungary
- Training / Traineeship Residence Permit
1 pathway
Official fee from 65,000 HUF
EU Schengen
See requirements
Montenegro
- Temporary Residence for Exchange / Specialization / Vocational Training
1 pathway
Official fee from 67 EUR
North Macedonia
- Specialization / Vocational / Practical Training Residence
1 pathway
Official fee from 120 MKD
Leads to PR / citizenship
See requirements
Romania
- Trainee / Intern Permit (D/AM — Trainee Worker)
1 pathway
Official fee from 400 RON
EU Schengen
See requirements
Slovenia
- Seasonal Worker Permit
1 pathway
Official fee from 234 EUR
EU Schengen
See requirements
Slovakia
- Temporary Residence for Special Activity (Internship, Traineeship, Lecturing, Sport, Arts)
- Temporary Residence for Seasonal Employment (Long-Term, 91–180 Days)
2 pathways
Official fee from 94 EUR
EU Schengen
See requirements