Vocational Skill Programmes

Work and train in Germany, without tuition.

Two routes into Germany that do not depend on paying university fees. Ausbildung puts you in a paid training contract with a German employer. Chancenkarte gets you into the country on points so you can find skilled work on the ground.

See both routes What it costs, in full

Two routes. Pick the one your profile fits.

Both are run end to end by Axelis, and both settle the main fee only once your visa is granted. Not on an invitation letter, not on an offer.

Trainees in workshop overalls working at a bench vice during vocational training

Ausbildung

Paid vocational training in Germany, with an employer contract before you fly.

A German company takes you on as a trainee, pays you a monthly training wage, and you qualify in a recognised trade in two to three and a half years.

You are paid while you train. €1,000 to €1,300 per month training wage, rising each year

Who this is for

Candidates aged 18 to 32 with school completion or a diploma
Nursing, hospitality, logistics, mechatronics, IT and retail are the strongest tracks
Anyone who would rather earn while training than pay tuition

What you need

German at B1, or B2 for nursing
An Ausbildungsvertrag, the signed training contract from a German employer
APS certificate
Recognised school or diploma certificates, apostilled and translated

What Axelis does

Profile assessment against the trades that actually hire Indian candidates
CV rebuilt to German format, with a German-language covering letter per employer
Employer sourcing and application submission, up to the cap below
Interview coordination and preparation with the employer
Ausbildungsvertrag review before you sign anything
APS application support
Full visa file build and VFS appointment
Two mock visa interviews with a German-speaking counsellor
Blocked account and insurance guidance
Arrival support: Anmeldung, bank account, health insurance, Steuer-ID, SIM

Up to 60 employer applications

Axelis will prepare and submit up to 60 applications to Ausbildung employers on your behalf. Typical Indian candidates secure an Ausbildungsvertrag within 10 to 15 applications, so this ceiling exists to bound the commitment rather than to limit you.

Training runs 2 to 3.5 years in Germany. Preparation before departure is typically 12 to 18 months.

The Brandenburg Gate and Berlin TV tower seen along a city street

Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card)

A points-based visa that lets you enter Germany and look for work on the ground.

Germany scores you on qualification, German and English ability, experience and age. Clear the points threshold and you get a one-year visa to be in Germany and find skilled work.

Who this is for

Graduates or candidates with a recognised vocational qualification
Candidates with two or more years of relevant work experience
Anyone who would rather search for a role in-country than from India

What you need

A recognised degree or vocational qualification
Six points or more on the official scale
German at A1 or English at B2, and more points for higher German
Proof of funds for the year, usually a blocked account

What Axelis does

Points assessment against the official criteria before you commit to anything
Honest read on whether you clear the threshold, and what would move you over it
Qualification recognition check, including ZAB where it applies
APS application support
Document set, apostille and sworn translation coordination
Full visa file build and VFS appointment
Two mock visa interviews
Blocked account and insurance guidance
Job search strategy for once you land, including CV and portal setup
Arrival support: Anmeldung, bank account, health insurance, Steuer-ID, SIM

One visa filing, one document revision cycle, 12-month window

Chancenkarte is a points-based job-seeker visa, so there is no employer application stage before you travel. Axelis covers your points assessment, document set, one full visa filing and one round of revisions if the mission asks for more, within a 12-month service window from enrolment.

One-year visa, extendable once you find qualifying work. Preparation is typically 8 to 14 months.

What it costs. All of it.

Below is every cost this journey involves, whether it is paid to us or to someone else. You should be able to add this up before you pay Axelis anything.

What you pay Axelis

The same for Ausbildung and for Chancenkarte.

Fee	Amount	When
Onboarding fee	₹19,999	On enrolment
Success fee	₹1,80,000	On visa completion only
Total to Axelis	₹1,99,999	No other Axelis fee applies

Payable on visa completion, meaning your visa has been granted. Not on an invitation letter, and not on an offer. If you never receive a visa, the success fee never becomes payable. Refund terms are in the Cancellation & Refund Policy.

What you pay other people

These are not Axelis fees and Axelis does not take a margin on them. We list them so that nothing here is a surprise later.

German language training, A1 to B2

₹1,16,000 to ₹1,80,000

Payable to Your language school

Goethe-Institut India charges roughly ₹29,000 per level and there are four levels. Axelis runs A1 and A2 in-house at published Test Prep rates, which are usually lower. B1 and B2 are arranged separately. Around 600 contact hours in total.

Language exam fees

₹28,200 to ₹60,000

Payable to Goethe-Institut or telc

Goethe fees as at August 2026, including GST: A1 ₹9,400, A2 ₹10,600, B1 ₹18,800, B2 ₹21,200. Most Ausbildung candidates sit A1 and then B1, which is ₹28,200. Nursing tracks usually need B2.

APS certificate

₹18,000 approx

Payable to APS India, New Delhi

Academic credential verification. Mandatory for most German routes. Takes 8 to 12 weeks, so start it early.

Document apostille

₹1,500 per document

Payable to Axelis, on your behalf to MEA

Ministry of External Affairs apostille. Most candidates need between 4 and 8 documents.

Sworn translation

₹2,500 per document

Payable to Axelis, via a sworn translator

German authorities require translations by a sworn translator. Same document count as above.

National visa fee

€75 approx

Payable to German Mission in India

Charged in INR at the mission rate on the day.

VFS service charge

₹2,000 approx

Payable to VFS Global

Plus optional premium lounge or courier services, which are not required.

Health insurance

₹8,000 to ₹15,000 per year

Payable to Your insurer

Travel or incoming cover until German statutory insurance starts.

Held funds and variable costs

Blocked account (Sperrkonto)Your money

€13,092 for 2026

Payable to Fintiba, Expatrio or your chosen provider

This is YOUR money, not a fee. It is held in your name and released to you monthly after you arrive in Germany. Providers charge a small setup and monthly maintenance fee on top. Ausbildung candidates who are paid a training wage may need a reduced amount or none at all, depending on the contract.

Flights and initial setup

₹40,000 to ₹70,000

Payable to Airline, landlord and others

One-way fare, first rent and deposit, and basics for the first weeks.

Language training is not bundled into the Axelis fee. You choose your school and pay them directly. Axelis teaches German A1 and A2 in house at the rates published on our Test Prep page, and will help you arrange B1 and B2. Bundling it would mean charging you a margin on teaching, and we would rather you see the real price.

Why you can check us

Three independent bodies have assessed how we work. The certificates are on file and a counsellor will show you the references on the call.

DPIIT recognised

DIPP158553

British Council trained

UK Agent & Counsellor

AIRC certified

US recruitment standard

Written refund terms

Refund conditions are set out in your engagement letter before you pay, not after.

Payments via Razorpay & Cashfree

PCI-DSS compliant gateways. We never see or store your card details.

Verifiable certificates

Every certificate carries a unique ID that anyone can check against our register at overseeducation.com/verify.

Axelis Overseas Education Pvt Ltd, incorporated 18 July 2023. CIN U85500CT2023PTC014913, on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs register. Corporate office Bengaluru, registered office Bilaspur.

Find out whether you qualify, before you pay anything.

The first call is free and it is an honest assessment. If your profile does not clear the Chancenkarte points threshold, or if your trade is not one German employers hire into from India, we will tell you on that call rather than after you have paid.

Book a free assessment call