Which athletes, coaches, technicians, officials or other sports professionals does the pathway cover?
This route covers professional athletes and professional coaches/trainers designated to work at German sports clubs or comparable institutions in competitive sport; a professional athlete is someone paid more than an expense allowance.
See recorded sources
- https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/englisch_beschv/englisch_beschv.html
4. professional athletes or professional trainers designated to work at German sports clubs or comparable sporting institutions participating in competitive sport
- https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/other/athletes-coaches
You are considered a professional athlete if you receive more than an expense allowance for your activities.