​Work visa for qualified professionals
Have you completed your education in a higher institution (e.g university, polytechnic) or qualified vocational training outside Germany, you can receive a job offer from an employer in Germany and residence permit, in accordance with Sections 18a and 18b (1) on the Residence Act - AufenthG) of the skilled immigration act.
Work Visa under the (new) skilled immigration act
​What are the requirements for a work visa?
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You have completed a minimum of 2-3 years education or training in a recognized higher institution in your country (e.g university or polytechnic in Nigeria) or with the german chamber of commerce in your commerce in your country and you have work experience (1 year minimum)
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You have a job offer from an employer in Germany
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Recognition of professional qualification and adaptation measures for both regulated and non-regulated professions
Documents Required For Work Visa
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Documents For Employment & Recognition Of Professional Qualification
2. Documents Required For Work Visa Application At The Embassy.
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Valid International passport 2 passport photograph
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curriculum vitae (CV)
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Professional licence (if applicable)
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Degree or diploma certificate
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School or university transcript/records
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School or university course outline
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Proof of employment at previous/present workpace(s) and internships
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German language certificate A2/B1/B2 (minimum of A2 for Non-regulated professions, and minimum of B2 for regulated professions)
The include all processed documents (employment contract, status of professional qualification recognition e,t.c) and the visa application forms.
You can find here full details on all documents required by the German embassy for skilled workers visa through the skilled immigration act
Steps for a Work visa through the "Fast track procedure"
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Unlimited job contracts
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Intensive German Course A1 - B2
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Recognition and equivalency verification of professional qualification for regulated & non-regulated professions
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Accomodation
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Preliminary visa approval
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Visa appointment booking ( 3 weeks waiting period) & application assistance​
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
The "new" skilled workers immigration act offers from june 2024 a point system which enables jobseekers from third country nationals to enter germany and obtain a qualified employment within a period of one year.
Requirements for opportunity card
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A university degree or a state recognized vocational qualification or a vocational qualification issued by the German Chamber of Commerce in your country.
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Basic german language proficiency A1
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English proficiency B2
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Point System
A minimum of six (6) is required to obtain the opportunity card.
The following criteria are considered.
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Recognition of your foreign qualification in germany. (is it already recognized)
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Language skills
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Professional experience
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Age
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Links to Germany. (Is there an existing link between you and germany by way of people, business e.t.c)
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The Potential of any accompanying partner or spouse