Work Visa for Professionally Experienced Workers
Germany • Work Visa
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Experienced professionals in non-regulated professions can obtain a residence permit for qualified employment under Section 19c (2) of the Residence Act. Formal qualification recognition is not necessary for IT professionals with work experience but is required for others.
Requirements
- ✓Recognized foreign qualification equivalent to a German qualification OR
- ✓Higher education qualification enabling employment in Germany OR
- ✓Qualification requiring certification by the German Chamber of Commerce
- ✓At least two years of qualified work experience in the past five years
- ✓Minimum salary: €43,470 - €53,130 per year (exceptions for collective agreements)
- ✓For IT workers without a formal qualification: Proof of three years of IT experience within the past seven years
- ✓Approval of employment by the Federal Employment Agency (BA)
Benefits
- ★Possibility to extend residence permit while employed
- ★Eligibility for settlement permit after five years
- ★Family reunification possible
Cost Breakdown
Application Fee:€75
Processing Fee:
Total Estimated:€75
Timeline
Processing Time
Several weeks to months
Validity Period
Up to 4 years, renewable
Application Process
- 1Step 1: Prepare required documents, including employment contract, qualification proof, salary proof, and health insurance
- 2Step 2: Make an appointment at the German Embassy or Consulate
- 3Step 3: Apply for a visa in your country of residence and submit documents
- 4Step 4: Enter Germany upon visa approval
- 5Step 5: Register address and apply for a residence permit at the Foreigners' Office (Ausländerbehörde)
Required Documents
- 📄Employment contract or job offer
- 📄Proof of qualifications (degree, certificates, work experience letters)
- 📄Salary proof (contract specifying annual salary)
- 📄Recognition of foreign qualification (if applicable)
- 📄Proof of health insurance
- 📄Declaration of Employment form from the employer
- 📄Federal Employment Agency (BA) approval