This overview provides information on the services offered by the "Make it in Germany" website for foreign skilled workers

From the preparatory stage to completing the application forms: this step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a job search opportunity card.

From the different types of visas, the requirements, the application process, to the residence permit after entry: This chart shows you the path to the German labor market.

Overview of funding opportunities for start-up and growth financing Last updated: January 2021 Business start-ups are very important for Germany‘s economic development. They put new ideas into practice, create jobs and secure the basis for prosperity and growth in Germany and Europe. They require financial support to set up a company. This financing information sheet is intended to provide a general overview of the financing and funding options. These must always be checked on a case-by-case basis [...] money” from their employment agency under certain conditions. # # # # # Funding is provided in the form of a grant for a maximum of 24 months The amount of funding is based on the duration of unemployment and the size of the community of needs of the job seeker In addition to the start-up money, loans as well as grants for the procurement of material goods can also be granted to self-employed persons Grants are possible up to an amount of 5,000 euros, loans are also possible above this amount. Further

List of shortage occupations according to Section 18g (1) (2) (1) of the Residence Act (AufenthG) Extract of the Commission Recommendation of 29 October 2009 on the use of the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) * The list of shortage occupations in Germany is provided to lay out comprehensive information for (prospective) skilled workers and employers on the regulations of the new Skilled Immigration Act. Having knowledge of the current shortage occupations’ specific [...] specific job titles is especially of significance for application procedure for the EU Blue Card and the point system for the opportunity card (Chancenkarte). Group 132 132. Manufacturing, mining, construction, and distribution managers 1321 Manufacturing managers 1322 Mining managers 1323 Construction managers 1324 Supply, distribution and related managers Group 133 133. Information and communications technology service managers 1330 Information and communications technology service managers Group 134

required additionally). ▫ Concrete job offer in Germany or valid employment contract (minimum contract period of six months). ▫ Minimum annual gross salary of €48,300 (as of 2025) or minimum annual gross salary of €43,759.80 (as of 2025) for shortage occupations or higher education graduates within three years after graduation. ▫ Special case: IT specialists without formal qualification + at least three years of work experience at higher educational level + a concrete job offer as an IT specialist in Germany [...] must be taken out. 4 APPLY FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT IN GERMANY Step 5 ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ Register your home address in Germany at the Residents' Registration Office. Book an 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

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