• Migrants play a key role in Germany’s social and economic development
• The growing need for skilled workers has brought increasingly well-qualified migrants to Germany
• Over the past decade, the German government has made significant efforts to assimilate foreigners
• To mitigate the effects of demographic change, Germany will likely make it easier for high- and semi-skilled immigrants to find jobs in the country
  • All academics with a recognized university degree or one which is comparable with a German university degree are entitled to the “EU Blue Card” single residence and work permit. Must earn an annual gross salary of at least 52,000 euros
  • Specialists in the fields of mathematics, IT, life sciences and engineering, as well as doctors, may be entitled to an EU Blue Card if they earn the same amount as comparable German workers, but no less than 40,560 euros gross per year
  • EU Blue Cardholders are entitled to a permanent residence permit after 33 months
  • The job seeker visa for Germany is a Long-Term Residency Permit, which allows you to stay in the country for 6 months and look for a job
  • Work Permits for Non-EU Nationals:
    • General employment
    • Specialist professional
    • Self-employed

• The great job market for professionals in engineering, IT and manufacturing sectors
• Incredible benefits for residents including free healthcare and education
• German cities are consistently among the ‘World’s Most Liveable Cities’
• Shortage of skilled workers in several sectors, creating opportunities for migrants
• One of the quickest visa decisions in a leading economy, allowing you to plan better
• Great salary, great benefits and access to all of European Union once you get your visa
• The largest populated country in Western Europe and also the largest economy in Europe
• Germany is the 2nd most popular migration destination in the world, after the United States
• In 2017, immigrants are about 14.8% of the German population
• Germany is an increasingly attractive destination for business immigrants, and the population is growing due to the rise in migrant activity
• Around 44.3 million people in Germany had a job in 2017 (more than half of the country’s total population)
• Wages or salaries in Germany are higher than in most countries
• Germany needs 400,000 migrants per year

• Germany is seeking qualified foreign workers in the shortage occupations (e.g. engineers, technicians, scientists, IT)
• More than 1.2m vacancies across the German job market.
• Top Industries: Machinery, Automotive and Aviation, Chemical and Medical, Energy and Environmental Technology, Engineering, Electronics and ICT, Consumer and Service.

Germany has one of the world’s most well organised and fastest immigration processes. The best way to migrate to Germany is through the Job Seeker Visa. The Job Seeker Visa is a long-term residence permit that allows you to look for a job for a period of 6 months. With this visa, you can visit Germany and attend interviews, which is a much better process than applying for a job from abroad. It takes 4-6 months to get the Job Seeker Visa so the earlier you apply, the better it is.

• Step 1: Apply to Job Seeker Visa and travel to Germany to secure a job
• Step 2: Apply for EU Blue Card from within Germany
• Step 3: Apply for Germany PR after completing 5 years as an employee in Germany
• Step 4: Apply for German citizenship after completing 5 years as a PR Visa holder

• You must have a minimum of 1 year of experience and 15 years of education and the qualification and university must be H+ as per Anabin.

• Applicants from Mumbai or Delhi region must have 16 years of regular education either 4 years Bachelor’s degree or 3 years Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s degree.

• English proficiency is sufficient to qualify for the visa; however, it is highly recommended that you learn the German Language to survive in Germany.

• You must hold sufficient funds for a 6-month stay in Germany. Funds have to be maintained from at least 1 month prior to filing and maintained till the German Immigration Department takes a decision.

• Must show accommodation proof for the 6 months duration.

German work visa for Indian passport holder

If you are a citizen of India, you must apply for a work visa and a residence permit before you travel to the country. You must approach the German embassy or consulate in India. Your application must include the following:

• Job offer letter from the firm in Germany
• Valid passport
• Annexure for an employment permit
• Certificates of academic qualification
• Certificates of work experience
• Approval letter from the Federal Employment Agency

You must apply for a work visa and a residence permit before you enter Germany. You must approach the German embassy or consulate and submit your application. You must have a job offer from a German employer to apply for this visa. The German work permit visa is a primary requirement to work in Germany.