Work permit (Arbeitserlaubnis)
Permission for a non-EU citizen to work in Germany, sometimes built into a residence permit and sometimes limited by student rules.
What it means in plain English
Work permit. Permission for a non-EU citizen to work in Germany, sometimes built into a residence permit and sometimes limited by student rules.
Common confusion
Students often think Arbeitserlaubnis is always a separate document. In practice, your right to work is often written into your visa or residence permit conditions instead of being issued as a standalone permit.