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The core employment route under Germany's Skilled Immigration Act (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz), for non-EU professionals with a recognised qualification and a concrete job offer. It comes in two tracks: academic (degree holders, §18b) and vocational (recognised vocational training, §18a).
Qualified professionals and skilled tradespeople with a German job offer and a recognised academic or vocational qualification.
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Switching employers is possible, but because the permit is tied to qualified employment you should confirm the new role qualifies and follow the required steps.
For the standard skilled worker visa you need a concrete job offer or contract, but the Opportunity Card lets you enter to look for work without one.
Yes. Family reunification is available, and skilled workers' spouses and minor children no longer have to prove sufficient living space.
The Skilled Worker Visa is the core employment route under Germany's Skilled Immigration Act, for non-EU professionals with a recognised qualification and a concrete job offer. It comes in an academic track (degree holders) and a vocational track (recognised vocational training).
The EU Blue Card is a route for university graduates meeting a salary threshold, with faster settlement, while the skilled worker visa also covers those with recognised vocational training.
Generally yes, but a new recognition partnership now lets some applicants complete the recognition process after arriving in Germany.
The permit is a temporary residence title that can be renewed, and skilled worker routes lead to a permanent settlement permit over time.
