What is the Skilled Immigration Act?
The Skilled Immigration Act, which came into effect on March 1, 2020, was designed to address the shortage of skilled workers in Germany. It simplifies access to the German labor market for qualified professionals from non-EU countries by accelerating the immigration process and reducing bureaucratic obstacles. The aim is to make Germany more attractive to highly qualified professionals from around the world.
The Pillars of Skilled Immigration
Our portal provides detailed explanations of the three central pillars of the Skilled Immigration Act:
- Qualification: Learn how to have your foreign professional qualifications recognized in Germany.
- Experience: Discover opportunities for skilled professionals with work experience who want to work without formal recognition of their qualifications.
- Potential: Everything about the new opportunity card, which is based on a points system and enables qualified professionals to search for jobs in Germany.
Various Visa Options
We offer comprehensive information on the different visa options available for professionals and companies:
- EU Blue Card: This residence permit targets highly qualified professionals with a university degree and a corresponding employment contract. Learn more about the requirements and benefits, such as fast-track permanent residency and simplified family reunification.
- Work Visa for Skilled Workers: Ideal for individuals with recognized vocational training or a university degree and a concrete job offer in Germany.
- Work Visa for Experienced Professionals: For skilled professionals with at least two years of work experience in non-regulated professions who wish to work in Germany without formal recognition of their qualifications.
- Opportunity Card for Job Seekers: An innovative points-based system allows qualified professionals to enter Germany to search for employment on-site.
- Visa Options for IT Professionals: Special provisions for professionals in the IT sector, who often do not require formal recognition of their qualifications.
- Visa for Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications: Enables professionals to have their qualifications acquired abroad recognized in Germany while working at the same time.
- Visa for Vocational Training: For young people who wish to pursue dual vocational training in Germany.
- Visa for Studying: For international students who want to study at German universities.
- Visa for Recognition Partnerships: For professionals seeking recognition of their qualifications in Germany while simultaneously taking up qualified employment.
Support for Professionals and Companies
Our goal is to guide both professionals and companies through the entire skilled immigration process. We provide detailed information about requirements, application procedures, and employment opportunities. Use our resources to prepare for your journey to Germany or to recruit qualified professionals for your company.
Job Listings and International Job Board
For companies, we offer a dedicated platform for posting job advertisements and recruiting international professionals. Our international job board enables you to specifically target qualified applicants from abroad and efficiently fill open positions. Take advantage of our extensive database and services to find the perfect candidate for your company.