EU Blue Card, Skilled Immigration Act, Job Seeker Visa — Germany is one of the easiest European countries to immigrate to.
For: Highly qualified workers
Salary: Min €45,300/yr
(€41,042 shortage)
Degree: University degree
required
Duration: Up to 4 years
PR path: 21 months
(B1 German) or 33 months (A1)
Family: Spouse can work immediately
For: Finding a job in Germany
Duration: 6
months
Requirement: Degree + qualifications
Work: 10
hrs/week trial employment
Convert to: Work visa once
employed
Financial proof: €11,208 blocked account
For: University admission in Germany
Duration: 2 years
(renewable)
Work: 120 full days or 240 half days/year
After
study: 18-month job search visa
Financial: €11,208/year
blocked account
Tuition: FREE at public unis!
For: Skilled workers with job offer
Types: §18a
(vocational), §18b (academic)
Requirement: Recognized
qualification
No salary minimum (unlike Blue Card)
PR
path: 4 years
Chancenkarte: New opportunity card
(points-based)
NEW 2024: Points-based system
Points for: Age, German,
qualifications, experience
Duration: 1 year
Work:
Part-time while searching
No job offer needed!
Min:
6 points required
For: Spouses/children of residents
Spouse: Basic German
(A1) required
Work: Full work rights
immediately
Children: Under 18 can join
Processing:
2-6 months
Blue Card holders: No German needed for spouse