Download Print Step 4: Enter Germany Has your visa been issued? You can now start preparing to come to Germany. Given that you are planning to stay in Germany long-term, it is advisable to bring all your personal documents with you, such as your birth certificate, school-leaving certificate, qualifications, and, if it applies to you, driving licence and marriage certificate. Please note: You will need health insurance coverage from the first day you arrive in Germany. Proof of insurance will be required [...] wants you to come to Germany as soon as possible? Your future employer may be able to speed up the process from Germany. Tell them about the fast-track procedure for skilled workers before you make an appointment at the embassy or consulate. Step 3: Apply for a visa in your country of residence Submit your visa application to your local German embassy in your country of residence. Please make sure that you are applying for a visa that corresponds to the purpose of your stay in Germany. For example, if [...] if your stay in Germany is for work purposes, you are required to obtain a work visa . Only then will you be able to obtain a residence permit in Germany on the basis of your visa. To apply for a visa, you must select the visa application form that corresponds to the purpose of your stay. An entry visa fee of €75 is charged for all types of visas issued for long-term stays in Germany. You can usually pay the fee in your local currency at the German embassy or consulate in your country of residence

the opportunities available to you for working and living in Germany. ✔ The German labour market: find more information on job-hunting and get useful tips in our “ Looking for a job ” section. ✔ Apply now: find a suitable position in our “Make it in Germany” job listings and use our tips for a successful job application in Germany. Jobs for careers in transport WebTutorials for qualified professionals Explainer video: How do I find a job in Germany? German exercises for job seeking and application [...] preferred mode, join the German transport sector! The transport sector is an industry with a future Germany lies at the heart of Europe and has, by global standards, a very well-developed infrastructure – ideal conditions for transporting goods and people. Why is this sector important to Germany? Logistics is one of the country’s largest economic sectors. Several thousand transport requests are met daily in Germany. The majority of goods are currently transported by heavy goods vehicle (HGV). Next comes rail [...] economy and society. Figures show that in Germany, the number of people using local public transport has never been as high as it is today. Germany’s transport transition – the shift towards a decarbonised transport system – is alone expected to result in a one-third increase in the use of buses and trains in local public transport by 2030. We need qualified staff to operate these vehicles. The German transport industry in figures Around 480,000 people in Germany were working as professional drivers in

tips in our section “ Looking for a job ” section. ✔ Apply now: find a suitable position in our “Make it in Germany” job listings and use our tips for a successful job application in Germany. Jobs for craftspeople Explainer video: How do I find a job in Germany? WebTutorials for qualified professionals German exercises for professions in the crafts and trades Career and further training in Germany Information on the web German Confederation of Skilled Crafts Information about the German craft German [...] apply for recognition of your qualification and the certification authority in Germany has determined that you require further qualifications for full recognition? Then you can find out whether the visa for the recognition of foreign qualifications is an option for you. Next steps ✔ Your career prospects: with our Quick-Check , you can find out about the opportunities available to you for working and living in Germany. ✔ The German employment market: find more information on job-hunting and get useful [...] and trades” career portal ! The title of master craftsperson or tradesperson If you have learnt a profession in the crafts and trades, you can continue your education in Germany to become a master of the craft. The title of master craftsman or master tradesperson is an officially recognised advanced training qualification in Germany and is a mark of quality for managers. Especially in crafts and trades subject to authorisation, a master’s title is often required for setting up a business . In the Trades

about using a placement agency for your immigration process to Germany? Read on to find out what skilled workers from abroad need to keep in mind, and what alternatives are available. “Make it in Germany” provides you with all the information you need to live and work in Germany – from finding a job and completing the visa process to settling in . Here you can find out everything you need to know to complete the process of entering Germany and taking up employment independently. However, if in addition [...] placement In Germany, the International Services (ZAV) of the Federal Employment Agency (BA) is the official point of contact for the recruitment of skilled foreign workers. Both skilled workers from abroad and employers in Germany can contact the BA for information and advice. You can use the BA’s contact form to send an enquiry with details of your German language skills and qualifications. You will then receive an email with personalised feedback on your chances of working in Germany. If you have [...] . Private sector placement Private placement agencies are another way of finding a job in Germany and organising the entry process. There is no special certification or licensing requirement for private placement agencies in Germany. The following information will help you assess whether a placement agency is reputable and will provide you with reliable and appropriate services. Legal principles in Germany In the Third Book of the Social Code [SGB] (Sections 296 to 299 SGB), the German law sets out

Email Please feel free to send your queries regarding work and life in Germany via e-mail. Experts are happy to advise you. Quick-Check In Germany, I’d like to... work. study. do vocational training. start up a business. do research. Start Important notice Below you can submit your questions about working and living in Germany to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and the Federal Employment Agency (BA). Please note that written enquiries cannot be processed promptly at present due [...] Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia Federated States of Micronesia Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Georgia Germany Ghana Great Britain Greece Grenada Guam Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia [...] Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia Federated States of Micronesia Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Georgia Germany Ghana Great Britain Greece Grenada Guam Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia

find a selection of important point of contact preparing you for you arrival in Germany. Explainer video: How do I find a job in Germany? Job listings: Find the right position in Germany Getting a visa, or learning German? Contact points all over the world Settling in Germany Information on the web Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) Info paper: The dual vocational training system in Germany Federal Employment Agency (BA) Tips for writing job applications Federal Institute [...] Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). “Working and Living in Germany“ hotline: the telephone counselling service of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and the Federal Employment Agency can help you with your questions. Funding programmes and financial support Aside from support in terms of content, there is also financial help which can facilitate the process of starting vocational training. Please note that you must be in Germany to benefit from most options for funding and that [...] How do I find vocational training? In Germany, there are almost 350 dual vocational training occupations: here, you will find several tips on how to find the vocational training programme which suits your expectations and wishes. Choosing the right vocational training is a decisive step for your professional future. But how do you find out which path suits you the best? What do you have to consider during your application in Germany? In this section, we will explain step by step how to apply successfully