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Email Please feel free to send your queries regarding work and life in Germany via e-mail. Experts are happy to advise you. Contact form for skilled workers Gender Female Male Diverse Name Email address * Nationality * Current place of residence * Profession * Name of degree (original name) Please select Job search, work and careers Visa and residence Recognition of foreign vocational qualifications Learning German Subject * Message * In which language may we reply? German English Consent: I agree to the collection, processing and storage of the data collected for the purpose of answering my inquiry via this contact form. I have taken note of the data protection statement of Make it in Germany. I am aware that I can revoke my consent anytime. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that has occured up to this point. * Privacy policy Send now This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Privacy notice The contact form completes the existing information offers with the possibility of asking individual and more detailed questions and is therefore the central information mailbox for you. The contact form is jointly implemented by Make it in Germany, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and the Federal Employment Agency (BA) . The protection of privacy and personal rights is a key concern for the BAMF and the BA. We would therefore like to inform you of the following: Your enquiries will be assigned to one
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"Make it in Germany" Newsletter Sign up for our newsletter free of charge and find out about current developments in the field of skilled labour migration and integration in Germany. Previous "Make it in Germany" newsletters 1 year of the opportunity card Newsletter – July 2025 1 year of recognition partnerships Newsletter – March 2025 Successful integration management Newsletter – October 2024 The opportunity card at a glance Newsletter – June 2024 Integration through German language skills Newsletter – September 2023 The benefit of foreign qualified professionals to the German skilled crafts sector Newsletter – July 2023 International students as the skilled workers of tomorrow Newsletter – March 2023 The benefit of foreign qualified professionals to hospitality industry Newsletter no. 4/2022 Vocational training opportunities for prospective trainees from abroad Newsletter no. 3/2022 Skilled labour immigration using fast-track procedure Newsletter no. 2/2022 Recruiting nursing professionals from abroad for the German labour market Newsletter no. 1/2022 Recruiting professionals from abroad: a step-by-step guide Newsletter no. 3/2021 International students in Germany: Prospects after graduation Newsletter no. 2/2021 Enabling Skilled Immigration through Recognition Newsletter no. 1/2021 Attracting skilled IT workers from abroad Newsletter no. 4/2020 The Skilled Immigration Act: opportunities for employers Newsletter no. 3/2020 Central points of contact for the immigration
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Events Would you like to receive more information? Find current workshops, seminars or events hosted by "Make it in Germany" and its partners in our event calendar. Event calendar Date Event Organiser 28 September Онлайн-мероприятие: Тренинг по составлению резюме для русскоязычных иммигрантов (in Russian) (External link) Welcome Service Region Stuttgart / Welcome Center Südlicher Oberrhein Event date: 28.09.2026 Event location: Online 29 September Family Reunification for Skilled Workers in Germany: Steps & Requirements (in English) (External link) Make it in Germany Event date: 29.09.2026 Event location: Online More Events Share on LinkedIn Share on X (before: Twitter) Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Mail
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Contacts worldwide Are you looking for a competent German mission abroad? You can find their services and contact details in our overview of advisory and contact points. Enter the corresponding country below. Discover your path to Germany. Find contact information and services provided by German institutions in Philippines Specialized Programmes for Skilled Professionals from Philippines Ready to make the move? Explore programmes designed to help Philippine professionals like you to build a career in Germany. Advisory Services: ProRecognition Looking for a career in Germany? The ProRecognition experts help you recognize your foreign qualifications, prepare for the German job market, and find your dream job. Benefit from a variety of free advisory services. Preparation Courses at Goethe-Institut Whether you're looking for information on language courses, or simply want to know what to expect when moving to a new country? The expert advisors of the Goethe-Institut are here to help.
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Contacts worldwide Are you looking for a competent German mission abroad? You can find their services and contact details in our overview of advisory and contact points. Enter the corresponding country below. Discover your path to Germany. Find contact information and services provided by German institutions in United States of America Ask Me Anything – EU Blue Card
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Hotline Do you prefer a personal conversation? Please call the "Working and Living in Germany" hotline. Experts will provide you with advice either in German or English. Availability The “Working and Living in Germany” hotline is available via telephone by calling the following number: +49 30 1815 – 1111 The hotline provides advice on the following topics: Job search, work and career Visa and residence Recognition of foreign qualifications , entry and residence Learning German in Germany and abroad You can contact the hotline at the following times (CET): Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm and Friday from 9 am to 12 pm. Please note that the hotline is closed on the following days: 06/01/2026 (Epiphany) 03/04/2026 (Good Friday) 06/04/2026 (Easter Monday) 01/05/2026 (Labor Day) 14/05/2026 (Ascension Day) 25/05/2026 (Whit Monday) 04/06/2026 (Corpus Christi) 24/12/2026 (Christmas Eve) 25/12/2026 (1st Christmas Day) 31/12/2026 (New Year's Eve) Telephone charges Calls from a landline in Germany are subject to the usual charges. Charges for mobile telephone calls may differ. Calls from abroad are subject to the international charges applicable under your plan. Privacy notice The “Working and Living in Germany” is operated by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (External link) (BAMF) and the Federal Employment Agency (BA) (External link) . Both the BAMF and the BA attach great importance to protecting the privacy and personal rights of each individual. Please note the following
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News Welcome to the news section of Make it in Germany. We keep you up to date! Topics in the spotlight Here you can read current articles from "Make it in Germany" on topics related to skilled worker migration and integration in Germany. You can receive these articles by subscribing to the "Make it in Germany" newsletter! Current information from the partner network Various operators and institutions provide a look at their work or report on current topics. You can also receive all these articles by subscribing to the "Make it in Germany" newsletter. Updates on Make it in Germany Updates in 2026 Newsletter No. 1 / 2026: Tools for recruiting abroad Newsletter No. 2 / 2026: International students – an asset to the German labour market Newsletter No. 3 / 2026: Opportunity Card & International Recruitment in Practice Newsletter No. 4 / 2026: IT staff from abroad Newsletter No. 5 / 2026: Recruiting international trainees from abroad Updates in 2025 January 2025 March 2025 April 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 September 2025 November 2025 December 2025 Updates in 2024 January 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 September 2024 October 2024 November 2024 December 2024 Updates in 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 Current facts about “Make it in Germany” Since June 2012, users around the world have been receiving information at “Make it in Germany”. Here you will find current figures from our statistics (last update: September 2026): 108.5 million users
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Contacts worldwide Are you looking for a competent German mission abroad? You can find their services and contact details in our overview of advisory and contact points. Enter the corresponding country below. Discover your path to Germany. Find contact information and services provided by German institutions in Egypt Brochure on labour migration in the nursing sector Are you considering continuing your professional career as a nurse in Germany? “Faire Anwerbung Pflege Deutschland” provides you with a comprehensive overview of the German nursing profession, as well as the recognition and entry process. Download PDF Specialized Programmes for Skilled Professionals from Egypt Ready to make the move? Explore programmes designed to help Egyptian professionals like you to build a career in Germany. Preparation Courses at Goethe-Institut Whether you're looking for information on language courses, or simply want to know what to expect when moving to a new country? The expert advisors of the Goethe-Institut are here to help.
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