Advice and Support to Get Started in Germany
Tailored support is available for all questions about living and working in Germany. The FAQs provide answers to the most common questions. For personal advice, the hotline, chat, or email service is available. Local contacts worldwide, as well as downloads, checklists, and the newsletter, help with preparations.
How to apply for a work visa
(Date: July 2026)
How to find a job in Germany
(Date: August 2026)
Train and work in Germany – your guide to vocational training
(Date: August 2026)
FAQs on orientation and advisory services
Can I work in Germany?
The conditions and requirements for working in Germany vary depending on the country of origin and other criteria (e.g., qualification and work experience). For skilled workers from non-EU states, a relationship of qualified employment must generally exist.
If you are from an EU or EEA Member State or from Switzerland, you have unrestricted access to the German labour market.
With the Quick-Check, you can check which options you have for working in Germany.
In which professions and industries do I have good chances of finding work in Germany?
In Germany, qualified skilled workers are sought after in various fields of work. Generally, immigrating to Germany for work is possible in all industries. Especially skilled workers in the following professions and industries have good chances on the German labour market:
- Medicine
- Education
- Transport
- IT
- Crafts and trades
- Construction
- Green Jobs
- Hotel and gastronomy industry
Please find more information on in-demand professions in the “Professions in demand” article.
Who can help if I have questions on living and working in Germany?
If you have individual questions about working and living in Germany that are not answered on the portal, the experts at the German- and English-language “Working and Living in Germany” hotline will be happy to help you. They can provide you with information on job hunting, work and career, recognition of foreign professional qualifications, entry and residence, and learning German.
How do I find advice centres in my home country?
You can find contact persons for immigration to Germany in your home country in the “Contacts worldwide” section. This database contains a list of institutions in each country that can provide you with local support.
Which German institutions and portals are important in the context of skilled immigration?
Various ministries and agencies of the Federal Government and many other institutions, associations and portals deal with skilled immigration. As the umbrella portal of the Federal Government, “Make it in Germany” cooperates with all relevant players. You can find an overview in the “Partner network” section.
