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   August 25, 2025

Ferienjob in Germany
Turn Your Semester Break into Income

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Make the most of your semester break with a Ferienjob in Germany — a unique opportunity to gain international work experience, earn income, and immerse yourself in German culture during your academic holidays.

Checklist, Application and Administration

1. Sponsor

Heads-up

  • Submission doesnt Guarantee placement
  • Only hiring Company can decide acceptance

2. Approval ZAV

Heads-up

For Non-EU resident applicants, your employer or recognized mediator in Germany applies to ZAV for you.

3. Visa

Heads-up

You must apply for your visa independently in your home country.

4. in Germany

Heads-up

  • Stay connected with your sponsor/employer/mediator.
  • Challenges in first two weeks: adapt to work, systems, and tech.
  • Ask questions, respect boundaries.
  • Be independent, join positive communities, avoid negativity.

Start with the Right Mindset

Embrace challenges as growth opportunities, adapt to new environments, and make the most of every experience — both on and off the job.

Understand the Process

Do

  • Mentally Prepared
  • Thorough Paperwork
  • Plan Your Finances

Don´t

  • Paperwork Panic
  • Last-Minute Rush
  • Expectation Gap

Tips

Avoidable

  • Being late or absent
  • Breaking rules or safety
  • Blaming attitude and victim mindset
  • Relying on others for personal needs

Resolution

  • Be on time and inform if absent.
  • Follow rules and safety
  • Stay positive and responsible
  • Be independent

Ferienjob is a privilege for university/higher academic students (non-EU). It reflects the value and priority the German job market places on education.

➡ Ferienjob Sponsor