Special regulations for language teachers Would you like to teach a foreign language in Germany? Find out what visa options are available for this type of employment. If you are a teacher of your native language and come from a foreign country, you may under certain conditions be granted access to the German labour market. You can either be employed by a school or work as a freelancer. To find out if you need a visa to enter or a residence permit to stay in Germany, see the " Do I need a visa? "...

Visa for a study-related internship EU Are you studying outside the EU and would like to gain work experience in Germany through an internship? Then the visa for a study-related internship EU is for you. With a visa to complete an academic internship in accordance with Section 16e of the Residence Act (AufenthG) , you can learn about the everyday working life in Germany, gather work experience and establish contacts with potential employers. To find out whether you require a visa to enter German...

Permanent EU residence permit Under certain conditions, it is possible to obtain a permanent EU residence title. Find more information here. The permanent EU Residence Permit ( Section 9a AufenthG (German Residence Act )) is a permanent residence permit which is comparable to the settlement permit . Holders of the permanent EU Residence Permit can migrate to almost every EU country and get a residence permit on facilitated conditions. You get the permanent EU Residence Permit, if you meet the fo...

Visa application forms The visa application form is a key part of your application. You can download the different documents for free here. You will need an application form for your visa application. As a rule, the digital Videx application is required. Complete the online form and submit it with the required documents to the German embassy responsible for you. Alternatively, you can also use the visa application forms (PDFs), which you can download from the download area . Fees for visas and t...

Settlement permit Would you like to stay in Germany on a permanent basis? Find out about the requirements for obtaining a settlement permit. A settlement permit opens many doors. You can live in Germany with your family without any restrictions. You can also take up employment or be self-employed. Are you already working and living in Germany on a temporary residence permit and would like to stay here permanently? As a skilled worker , you may, under certain conditions, be able to apply for a pe...

Special regulations for professional athletes Are you an athlete looking to compete professionally in Germany? Find out here which visa regulations apply to you. The German labour market is also open to professional athletes from abroad. To find out if you need a visa to enter or a residence permit to stay in Germany, see the " Do I need a visa? " section. You want to work as a professional athlete Info box You are considered a professional athlete if you receive more than an expense allowance f...

Do I need a visa? Do I need a visa? Find out if you need a visa to enter Germany. Do I need a visa to work in Germany? What are the visa requirements for studying or taking up vocational training in Germany? These are just some of the questions asked by people considering moving to Germany for work and those planning their next career move. In short, whether and what type of visa you need to apply for depends on your country of origin, your professional qualifications and the purpose behind your...

Visa for the recognition of foreign qualifications Are your qualifications not fully recognised? The recognition visa allows you to travel to Germany to take the necessary steps to obtain full recognition. Did you apply for the recognition of your qualification but the competent recognition authority in Germany decided that your qualification cannot be fully recognised? In this case, you can attend qualification measures in Germany to acquire the theoretical and/or practical skills you lack. Exa...

Visa for professionally experienced workers Do you have a foreign qualification and extensive professional experience? Learn about the requirements for this type of visa here. If you are an experienced professional and would like to work in a non-regulated profession , there are good career opportunities in Germany. In this case, you can obtain a residence permit for qualified employment in Germany under Section 19c (2) of the Residence Act [AufenthG]) in conjunction with Section 6 of the Ordina...

Work visa for qualified professionals You have found a job in Germany and need a visa? These are the requirements you have to meet. If you have completed qualified vocational training or a course of study outside Germany, you can obtain a residence permit under Section 18a of the Residence Act (AufenthG) or Section 18b of the Residence Act (AufenthG) in order to take up qualified employment in Germany as a skilled worker . To find out if you need a visa to enter Germany, see the “ Do I need a...