The work rights for international students on residence permits under Section 16b of the Residence Act have been expanded in Germany. Under the revised changes, non-EU students can now work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days in a year (the previous work allowance limit was 120 full days and 240 half days). The increased employment limit will help the students to build financial stability and also will help them in their skill development.
Thus, the international students get an additional 20 working days per year, and considering the minimum wage in 2026, the students get around €2,000 after-tax income for the additional days. This amount will mostly cover the two months of rent in many German cities. Also, students, especially master's students, stand to gain from the opportunity of getting relevant experience that would further make their future application for a post-study EU Blue Card much stronger. As exceeding the limit can lead to visa compliance risks, students must always track their working hours.
For employers, the relaxed cap increases their chances of getting labour, especially during high domestic workforce shortages.
This amendment of the employment regulation is also aimed at attracting and retaining global talent and supporting the Skilled Labour Immigration Strategy. The changed policy would help in retaining students in the country after graduation, which would help in meeting the workforce shortage and the growth of the economy.
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