High salaries, good working conditions and a wide range of opportunities for workers and professionals from different areas have lured a very high number of people to look up to these opportunities that make them consider Germany as the best chance for their future.

Non-German citizens, who wish to move to Germany and work there, may need a Germany Work visa to do so. There are several countries the nationals of which do not need to hold a visa in order to work in Germany{Nationals of one of the member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area and the European Free Trade Association, do not need any German visa in order to be able to work in Germany}.

However, most world countries fall under the German visa regime when it comes to working in Germany.

Types of Germany Work Visa:

Visas depending on your field of expertise and the economic needs of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Germany General Employment work visa: Those intending to apply under this type of National Employment Visa must fulfil two vital conditions:

• vocational qualification
• a concrete offer of a contract of employment.

Germany Special Employment Visa: This type of visa applies particularly to graduates with special professional knowledge, university teachers with outstanding career profiles and experienced managers with an offer of a job carrying a salary not less than 86.400 euros per year. The only conditions the applicant of these categories must fulfil are the possession of sufficient funds to maintain themselves, and a contract of employment.

According to the European Commission information, a foreign applicant applying for a German Visa must be able to prove the possession of 45€ per day to the German Embassy or Consulate for the period of stay in German territory.  This might be a document of personal financial statements of the last three months, a fixed deposit statement, written confirmation of parents or sponsor that he/she will cover your costs along with a document that shows they have the means to do so, or other.

Germany Self-Employed Visa: This category includes those who:

• wish to work as a freelancer in Germany
• wish to start a business in Germany and have sufficient funds to do so

The process and documents required are the same as for other visa types, with an additional requirement being that you must prove your work will bring benefit to Germany.

Germany Work Visa Requirement:

The required documents in order for one to be able to work in Germany are as follows:

• Letter of intent or contract offered to you by a company in Germany containing a detailed description of the employment.
• For Germany General Work Visa: Proof you have the required vocational qualification.
• For Germany Special Work Visa: Documentation of your professional knowledge and experience – this includes CV, recommendation papers by former employers, university diplomas, certificates and everything else that shows proof you have the professional capability to work.
• Health Insurance coverage for foreign workers in Germany.

Nationals of the European Union member states, working in Germany can bring their family members such as a spouse, children aged under 21, parents and grandparents, as long as they have the financial means to support them and can provide enough living space.

As for the non-EU citizens with a working visa, family members normally include children under the age of 18, spouses and in some cases other family members. The family reunion can only take place after certain conditions have been met such as Sufficient funds to take care of them, and enough living space.

How can you help me obtain a German work Visa?

We are capable and experienced in helping you apply for a job. When it comes to this visa category. We are highly knowledgeable about the requirements and will communicate with you throughout the process to maximise your likelihood of a successful application.

For more enquiries on German work visas, book a consultation with a consultant with e-lhr