Recruiting skilled
workers from abroad
with “Make it in Germany”

International skilled workers working in Germany

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The reform of the Skilled Immigration Act

The immigration of skilled workers with vocational training as well as persons with practical professional expertise will be facilitated. We inform you about the changes and new opportunities for employment in Germany. You can find an overview of the planned changes of the law on the information page for skilled workers.

Green Jobs in Germany – Success Story

A company in Rhineland-Palatinate specialising in solar energy recruited Jamal from Morocco. Together, they actively help to shape the German energy transition. Recruiting foreign qualified professionals has paid off for the both of them: Jamal can make his dream come true and the company benefits from skilled work. Learn more in this video.

Recruiting Russian skilled workers

Numerous skilled workers are leaving the Russian Federation in view of the political situation and are looking for new career prospects. The German government supports the recruitment of skilled workers from the Russian Federation to Germany and provides important information on the employment of Russian specialists.

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International applicant advertiser

Are you looking for skilled workers in the field of electrical engineering, computer science or hospitality and gastronomy? The „Hand in Hand for International Talents“ project recruits skilled workers with vocational training in Brazil, India and Vietnam.

97,292

work visas were issued in 2021.

89,000

people in Germany were in possession of an EU Blue Card in 2022.

244,000

foreign healthcare workers were employed in Germany in 2022.

Publish your job advertisement on „Make it in Germany“

Publish your job advertisement in the „Make it in Germany“ job listings and reach skilled workers all over the world. We will show you how it works.

27 September

Neues in der Fachkräfteeinwanderung: Möglichkeiten für Betriebe

27.09.2023
Online

11 October

Veranstaltungsreihe - Neue Potenziale — Internationale Studierende als Fachkräfte gewinnen

11.10.2023
Online

14 October

Kosovo-Deutsche Jobmesse für Pflegekräfte 2023

14.10.2023
Prishtina, Kosovo

Events

Inform yourself on the options of recruiting abroad during events and workshops in your area or online. Here you can find current event dates of „Make it in Germany“ and our partners.

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Do you have any questions?

Receive advice on recruiting skilled workers from abroad. Our experts will gladly help you. Get more information on the different ways of contacting us by clicking on one of the symbols.

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The reform of the Skilled Immigration Act

Green Jobs in Germany – Success Story

PDF: brochure on the fast-track procedure for skilled workers

PDF: guide for employers – options of the immigration of skilled workers

War in Ukraine: FAQ for employers

PDF: check list on the recruitment of skilled workers at a glance

Your contact persons for the fast-track procedure for skilled workers