From the preparations to the application forms: This step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a visa to complete a study-related traineeship EU.

This step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a visa for seeking a place in higher education.

This guide explains step by step how to use the anabin database.

From the preparatory stage to completing the application forms: This step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a visa for language acquisition.

From the preparations to the application forms: This step-by-step guide shows you how to get a visa for research.

From the preparations to the application forms: This step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a visa for family reunification.

Here you will find an overview of the visa and immigration process for immigrants from third countries.

This step-by-step guide shows you how you can receive the visa for professionally experienced workers.

From the preparations to the application forms: This step-by-step guide shows you how to get a visa for studying.

qualification + at least three years of work experience at higher educational level + a concrete job offer as an IT specialist in Germany or a valid employment contract (minimum contract period of six months): minimum annual gross salary of €43,759.80 (as of 2025). Please consider: as rule, approval of the Federal Employment Agency (BA) will be obtained during the visa procedure (exception: EU Blue Card holders with a minimum annual gross salary of €48,300). MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY [...] At a Glance: EU Blue Card Visa and entry procedure for immigrants from third countries subject to visa obligation. General entitlement requirements (Section 5 of the Residence Act [AufenthG]): passport, proof of financial means, no existing reason for expulsion. CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS Step 1 ▫ Equivalence or comparability of the foreign academic qualification (regulated professions: licence to practice required additionally). ▫ Concrete job offer in Germany or valid employment contract (minimum [...] appointment at the competent foreigners authority. Ask the foreigners authority for a list of the required documents and start the preparation. Apply for the EU Blue Card (Section 18g of the Residence Act [AufenthG]). Fees may add up to €100 (Sections 45 ff. of the Residence Ordinance [AufenthV]). Please consider: the application for the EU Blue Card must be submitted before the entry visa expires. This overview is a simplified representation of the visa procedure. The steps described are solely for