Work visa for qualified professionals

Key Requirements for Obtaining a Standard Work Visa in Germany

1. Vocational Training Graduates

   • Foreigners with vocational education have good chances if their profession is in demand and faces a labor shortage.

2. University Graduates

   • Can work outside their degree field if they have relevant experience (under Germany’s new Migration Act).

   • Exception: Regulated professions (doctors, architects, etc.).

   • The diploma must be recognized in Germany (check via Anabin).

3. No Diploma?

   • Only EU citizens can work without formal qualifications.

   • Non-EU nationals must study in Germany (university or vocational training) to qualify.

4. IT Specialists – Simplified Rules

   • Can get a visa without a degree if they have 2+ years of proven work experience.

   • Eligible for an EU Blue Card with 3+ years of experience (even without a degree).