New graphic overview: visa options

What visas are available to me? A new graphic overview provides a simplified recap of the different types of visas available to citizens of countries outside the EU and the EEA (‘third countries’). Yes/No questions, for example about qualifications and job offers, guide you through the process. The graphic overview is available in four languages and can be found under ‘Visa and entry process’ and in the download area. This list is not complete: depending on individual circumstances, other options may be available.

Updated: instructions for the Anabin database

The Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) operates the anabin database. Anabin can be used to verify the recognition of foreign universities in Germany and the comparability of foreign and German academic degrees. The graphic overview on ‘Make it in Germany’, which explains how to use the database, has been updated in all four languages: layout, new functions and notes on the proper use of anabin.

New webinar dates for employers

New dates for the ‘Make it in Germany’ webinars (in German) for employers are online!
On 9 October 2025, interested employers in the nursery and childcare professions can find out about the Federal Employment Agency’s ‘Shaping the Future’ project.
On 16 October 2025, ‘iMOVE’ from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training will present its services for recruiting skilled workers.
On 6 November 2025, two companies will report on their experiences with recruiting international apprentices.

Missed a webinar?

Did you miss one of the last webinars? No problem! You can watch the recordings on YouTube. The webinars aimed at employers with detailed information on apprentice recruitment (in German) and recognition partnerships (in German) have recently been uploaded. International skilled workers can find all the relevant information (in English) about this job search visa in the webinar recording on the opportunity card.

Hand in Hand for International Talents: events

The pilot project ‘Hand in Hand for International Talents’ is hosting a digital dialogue event (in German) on 12 September 2025 on the topic of ‘Fair Migration – How can companies successfully and safely recruit and integrate skilled workers from third countries?’ Representatives from the public administration sector, business and people working with skilled workers discuss international standards, reputable personnel service agencies and support for international skilled workers.
In addition, the Recruiting Days for German employers will take place again from 23 to 25 September 2025. The registration deadline is 16 September 2025.

Recruiting international apprentices with the Federal Employment Agency – APAL project

In the 'APAL' project, the Federal Employment Agency (BA) places school graduates from El Salvador, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, India and Uzbekistan in vocational training programmes in Germany.
In a webinar (in German) on 11 September 2025, interested employers can learn about the general framework conditions for the commercial-technical and skilled trades sectors. There will also be best-practice examples from a company and an apprentice who have already successfully mastered the recruitment process. They will report on their experiences, challenges and the key factors to success.