Germany Work Visa

People eligible for the Germany work visa:

• Intra-company transferees, especially managers and specialists.
• Qualified foreigners, especially researchers with specific technical knowledge or members of academic staff.

Third-country nationals who hold a university degree or a non-academic vocational qualification under the following conditions:

• There is a shortage of skilled workers in Germany in their chosen profession.
• The applicant has a job offer.
• The applicant's education must be recognised as equivalent to a German qualification.

What are the types of Germany work visa?

The Germany work visa is divided into two categories: short-stay and long-stay. Short-stay visas are valid from a few days to a few months and are issued for short business trips. Long-stay visas are valid from a few months to several years.

The most important Germany work visas include:

• Work visa (Employement Visa)
• Job search visa (Jobseeker Visa)
• Ausbildung visa (Ausbildung Visa)
• Self-employment and freelance visa (Self-employed and Freelancer)
• Germany Blue Card
• Intra-company transfer programme (ICT)
• Au Pair and Internship

Germany Work Visa (Employement Visa)

To work in Germany you must have a visa and a work permit; therefore, you are required to obtain a job offer from a German employer, and through this route you can immigrate to Germany.

Requirements for the Germany Work Visa (Employement Visa)

• Relevant and useful work experience
• A valid academic degree or vocational qualification,
• German language certificate
• Proof of financial means.

Germany Job Search Visa (Jobseeker Visa)

If you have not been able to find a suitable job in Germany from Iran, you can obtain a job search visa, go to Germany and find a job there within six months.

Requirements for the Germany Job Search Visa

• Holding a valid academic degree
• German language certificate
• Proof of financial means (the cost of living in Germany for your six-month stay)
• At least 5 years of useful work experience

Germany Ausbildung Visa (Ausbildung Visa)

Ausbildung programmes are in fact vocational training courses in which the applicant learns the skills needed to work in Germany by attending an institution. During the training, participants receive a salary, and after the course ends they enter the German labour market. These courses are suitable for teenagers and young people.

Requirements for the Germany Ausbildung Visa

• At least a high school diploma
• German language certificate
• Proof of financial means
• The minimum age for this visa is 17 years.

Self-Employment and Freelance Visa (Self-employed and Freelancer)

Self-employment is a form of investment in which individuals start working in Germany with a business plan and initial capital to launch a business.

 Requirements for the Self-Employment and Freelance Visa

• Relevant and useful work experience
• The required capital
• A strong business plan

Germany Blue Card (Blue Card)

The Blue Card is in fact a residence permit with which you can work and live in Germany.

Requirements for the Germany Blue Card

• Holding a university degree
• Holding an approved job offer from German employers
• Your minimum salary in the contract must be equivalent to 56,800 euros per year, and for occupations with a labour shortage, equivalent to 44,304 euros per year.

Blue Card holders can stay in Germany for up to 3 months after their employment contract ends. Also, with a Blue Card, German permanent residence can be obtained after 33 months, and in some circumstances after 21 months.

Au Pair and Internship

The Au Pair visa is for young people under 27 who wish to work for a German family. In return for helping with housework, au pairs receive free accommodation, food and wages. The au pair visa is issued for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 1 year and cannot be extended.

This visa is suitable for people who are interested in learning German in a real-life environment and then applying for other visas to reside in Germany.

Intra-Company Transfer Programme (ICT)

One way of immigrating to Germany for work is the intra-company transfer (intra-corporate transfer) programme, through which you can work at your company's or organisation's branch in Germany.

Note that you must hold the position of manager or specialist in the company and be sent to Europe by this company.

Requirements and Conditions of the Germany Work Visa

• Age limit of 18 to 45 years
• German language certificate at a minimum of level b1-b2
• Useful and relevant work experience
• Job offer
• Expertise matching the job title in the job offer
• Proof of financial means

Documents Required for the Germany Work Visa

• Two photographs
• Health insurance
• Personal documents
• Certificate of no criminal record
• A valid passport with sufficient validity
• Receipt of payment of government visa fees
• Academic degree and work experience records
• A personal letter stating the purpose of immigration and the length of stay in Germany
• An employment contract or job offer with details of the annual salary and a detailed job description

Cost of Immigrating to Germany through the Germany Work Visa

The costs of obtaining the Germany work visa can be divided into two categories:

• Proof of funds costs
• Costs of file review, visa issuance, residence permit, etc.

Benefits of Obtaining a Germany Work Visa

• The possibility of accompanying visas for all family members
• Free education for children
• A good income (more than 35 thousand euros per year)
• Obtaining a Blue Card
• Obtaining residence in Germany
• The ability to travel throughout the European Union
• Access to healthcare, welfare and social services for all family members

What are the requirements for obtaining German permanent residence after working in the country?

• Having sufficient income to cover living expenses (without receiving public funds)
• Having a home or a fixed place of residence for living in Germany
• Having language skills at least at level B1
• Paying taxes, health insurance and contributions to the pension fund.
• Passing the Life in Germany test (assessing knowledge, culture, social issues, etc.)

If you meet the above conditions, you can obtain German permanent residence after the periods listed in the table below.

If you are looking for work in Europe, Germany is our first recommendation, because the country faces a shortage of skilled workers; for this reason, obtaining a Germany work visa and residence in this country is not out of reach. You just need to be a specialist with the necessary skills and use a strategic immigration plan. The specialist lawyers and experienced consultants of Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company, while providing Germany's up-to-date laws and regulations, are by your side step by step so that you can safely obtain the Germany work visa.

If you need consultation, you can meet our consultants in person or online and learn about the Germany work visa process. You can also, right now, through our free assessment form, which is managed by expert consultants, review your eligibility for this type of visa.

Steps to Obtain a Germany Work Visa

Dear applicant, if you wish to obtain a Germany work visa, follow the steps below

Assessment and Consultation Form

First, by completing the free assessment form, you can send your circumstances and basic details for review by the lawyers. If your general circumstances are suitable, a call will be scheduled for your consultation. Please note that this entire process is free and is reviewed and assessed by specialists

Receiving the Approval Letter

After the consultation and completion of the immigration file process, a letter of approval or non-approval will be sent to you by the licensed lawyers. This letter states whether or not you are eligible to immigrate, the type of immigration visa, and the route and conditions through which you can immigrate.

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