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Entering & working in Germany

The entry of your skilled worker may be linked to the application for a visa. Find out here which options are available depending on the group of persons and which conditions are associated with them.

Learn more about: Quick-Check
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Quick-Check

Our Quick Check for employers will make it easier for you to find, recruit and integrate international skilled workers and trainees. Check your options now!

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Learn more about: Visa requirements and duties of employers
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Visa requirements and duties of employers

The regulations on recruiting foreign staff contain obligations regarding the visa and on the part of the employer. Find out here which conditions apply and which requirements must be observed.

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Learn more about: The fast-track procedure for skilled workers
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The fast-track procedure for skilled workers

The fast-track procedure for skilled worker enables a faster entry for your skilled worker so that you can welcome him/her to your company as soon as possible. Here you will find information about the procedure.

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Learn more about: Employment within the framework of a recognition partnership

Employment within the framework of a recognition partnership

Are you keen to recruit third-country employees quickly and are prepared to support them through the recognition procedure? Find out if a recognition partnership is right for you.

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Learn more about: Work visa
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Work visa

Depending on the country of origin, your new skilled worker may need a visa to work in Germany. Find out here which visa must be applied for and which requirements must be met.

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Learn more about: Visa for taking up vocational training
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Visa for taking up vocational training

Offer prospective foreign trainees career prospects in Germany with the help of a visa to take up a vocational training. Here you can read more about which regulations apply.

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Learn more about: Approval of the Federal Employment Agency
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Approval of the Federal Employment Agency

Under certain circumstances, approval from the Federal Employment Agency may be required before your skilled worker can take up employment in your company. Here you can find out when and how to obtain this approval.

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Learn more about: Admission to the labour market by group
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Admission to the labour market by group

Access to the German labour market includes different requirements and regulations depending on the group of persons. Find out here which framework conditions must be taken into account for your skilled worker.

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