Brief Newsletter

Brief Newsletter: September 2025

Dear Readers,

welcome to the latest edition of the brief newsletter from ‘Make it in Germany’!

In this issue, we introduce our updated FAQs, a new checklist for working with recruitment agencies, and upcoming events organized by us and our partner network.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue!

Your ‘Make it in Germany’ team

Updates on ‘Make it in Germany’

FAQs for international professionals – now updated

Which visa is right for me? Can I obtain German citizenship? I’ve successfully completed my studies in Germany – can I now start working here?
Our FAQs for skilled workers provide answers to the most important questions about living and working in Germany. They have been thoroughly revised and expanded in German, English, Spanish, and French.

German

English

Spanish

French

New: checklist ‘Fair recruitment abroad’

Fair recruitment benefits everyone. It lays the foundation for trustworthy cooperation and strengthens skilled workers’ commitment to their employers. But what does fair recruitment actually mean?
Our new checklist (available in German only) offers guidance on ethical standards, integration, and support structures. It was developed in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut and the DIHK project ‘Hand in Hand for International Talents’.

Checklist

Digital application for the fast-track procedure for skilled workers

In more and more federal states, employers can now apply for the fast-track procedure for skilled workers centrally and digitally. This important update has been added to ‘Make it in Germany’: our existing overview of all central contact points for the procedure (the “central foreigners authorities”) has been revised and now includes direct links to the relevant online application portals.

Overview (PDF)

Information on the procedure

New webinars for employers

In October and November of this year, employers can once again look forward to many exciting webinars. One new recommendation, for example, is ‘Successfully hiring professional drivers from abroad’ (in German). Feel free to take a look at our webinar calendar and register – we look forward to seeing you there!

Webinars for employers

Webinars for skilled workers

Did you know...?

15%

of all new apprenticeship contracts in 2024 were signed by trainees with a foreign nationality.
(Source: Federal Statistical Office of Germany)

Events from the partner network

Hand in Hand for International Talents: Recruiting Days

From 27 to 29 October 2025, companies registered with a Chamber of Industry and Commerce will once again have the opportunity to meet international professionals from the pilot project ‘Hand in Hand for International Talents’. The event takes place in a virtual speed dating format, allowing employers to connect with several candidates in short, focused conversations. This format offers a low-threshold opportunity to get to know potential employees and explore cooperation. The registration deadline is 21 October 2025.

Recruiting Days

Further events in our calendar

Looking for more events from our partner network? Make it in Germany offers two separate calendars: one for employers, and one for international professionals. While companies can find information on recognition, recruitment and integration, skilled workers can learn about job interviews, social security, working life in Germany – and much more. All events are free of charge.

Employers

Skilled Workers

On behalf of the

Issued by

German Economic Institute
Make it in Germany
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 21
50668 Cologne
Germany

Editors: Vanessa Pohlmann and Marlene Schimpf
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