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Visa for IT specialists

If you’d like to hire an IT specialist that doesn’t fit the educational or training qualifications for the work permits listed above, there is a third option: the visa for IT specialists. In order to qualify for this visa, applicants must:

Have a job offer in the IT sector in Germany.

Provide proof of at least three years of experience in the IT sector over the last seven years. Their professional experience must adequately qualify them for the job in question.
Provide proof of the relevant theoretical knowledge required for the job in question through training courses and exams.
Get approval from the Federal Employment Agency (BA). It must be demonstrated that there are no preferential (nationals of EU member states or the EEA States) workers available for the job. The conditions of employment must be comparable with those of domestic employees.

Germany Immigration for Family Reunions
All dependent partners and children who are under 16 years of age will be able to apply for immigration to Germany to join their family members. They need to fulfill the following conditions to be eligible for this visa.

  • Show proof of relationship with the required documents.
  • Show proficiency in German if they are above 16 years of age.

European Union (EU) Blue Card
The EU Blue Card is provided to international skilled workers who are not currently citizens of the EU member countries who have highly skilled qualifications and plan to work in Germany and utilize their skills. One should fulfill the requirements below to qualify.

  • Have a Bachelor’s or Masters’ in any subject.
  • Be employed by a company in Germany, with a minimum l salary of 56,800 Euros per annum.

Permanent Residence Permit for Germany
The permanent residence permit is known as the Settlement Permit. One can apply for Settlement Permit if they have been living in Germany with either a residence permit or an EU Blue Card for a minimum of five years and meet the language requirements.

What are the benefits of immigration to Germany

  • A German passport is extremely desirable as it offers visa free access to 189 countries, which includes most countries of the European Union, Australia and USA.
  • You can expect to earn higher salaries after immigration to Germany. The country is reputed to have the highest salaries among the European Union countries
  • You and your family can enjoy the benefits of living in a multicultural society by living in the larger cities where most of the immigrants tend to live
  • You can get access to the best medical care in Germany, as it is known as the world center for medical tourism
  • You and your family can get access to free public education upto university level
  • You will be able to travel easily to other countries in the European Union as Germany is geographically located at the heart of the European union

What is the immigration process for Germany?

In order to immigrate to Germany, you will need to take the following steps

  • Choose your reason and pathway for Germany immigration
  • Apply for a D category visa for your preferred method of immigration to Germany
  • Enter the country on your visa, and apply for a permanent residence permit
  • Once you have lived for a period of three years on your permanent residence permit you can apply for citizenship

This article provides an overview of immigration to Germany, its benefits and the process in brief. For a more in depth understanding of the process, and to know your prospects, get in touch with our Germany immigration advisors