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PROGRAM · WORK & TRAVEL
Live and work in Germany during your academic break: a paid temporary job in euros to get to know the culture, gain international experience and improve your language skills.
DESTINATIONS
Opportunities are in different cities and regions of Germany, from Hamburg to Munich, in amusement parks, logistics, factories and hotels. Logistics and factory jobs are concentrated around Stuttgart, and there are projects at every airport in the country.
COMMON ROLES
Positions depend on each employer, and the work permit is for a single one: you cannot hold two jobs at the same time during the program.
Book an info meetingWaiter or waitress
Kitchen assistant
Sales assistant
Cleaning staff
Logistics operator
Warehouse and shipping: order picking and packing
Fruit packing
Production and pre-assembly with quality control
Food processing
Airports: baggage, cargo, cabins and catering (B1 or higher)
Other service positions
WHAT IS INCLUDED
REQUIREMENTS
Be between 18 and 30 years old.
Be a regular university or tertiary student, not in the final year of your degree.
Your university must be listed in the German ANABIN database with an H+ rating: the German government requires it for the work permit.
A2 English or German for factories and logistics (B1 preferred). B1 for airports and special projects (B2 preferred).
Between 85 and 90 days during your break; dates depend on the offer and your academic calendar. It is very important that you can travel in November, for the training before the holidays.
Flexibility regarding location and type of job. It is ideal if you are independent and open to working in different destinations and positions.
Physical work: 8 hours a day standing, walking and carrying. No previous injuries or back or joint problems. From August there are interviews to check fitness and language.
Original certificate of enrollment (letterhead, signature and stamp) with a certified German translation, the Bundesagentur für Arbeit IB Form signed by your university, passport, CV in English with photo and video, and the Data Protection Form.
PROCESS
We agree on your work dates based on your university break and register you.
You prepare your documents and submit them to your Interlatina advisor.
An interview in English with the correspondent in Germany; you can do part of it in German.
The formal work permit application is filed.
The employer makes you an offer and you pay the program balance.
Accommodation is arranged, usually provided by the employer.
With your Work Permit, you travel and start working.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pay and payment conditions depend on the job offer, employer and project. We explain remuneration, additional rates and expenses before you accept an offer.
There is a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours a week, distributed flexibly. A standard scenario is 35 hours over 5 days (7 hours daily); another is 37.5 hours over 5 days (7.5 hours daily). Actual hours depend on the offer and employer demand. There are 3 shifts, with a 25% night premium (11 pm to 5 am) and 50% on Sundays.
Yes, you can do the experience with friends. There is no guarantee you will be placed in the same company, location or accommodation, although we try with small groups of 2 or 3 people.
Employers generally offer accommodation to make your stay easier, especially in winter. Rent is capped at EUR 20 per day and deducted monthly from your salary; there may be a deposit of up to EUR 200. If you prefer to find your own place, you must let us know in advance and get approval, to make sure the location and transport are suitable for getting to work.
Yes, you always travel with health insurance for the program. Interlatina sells it to you together with the program, so you don't need to buy it on your own.
Book your info session to sign up for your new experience.
