As Germany is keen to attract professionals into the country long-term, such as natural scientists (biologists, physicists and chemists), engineers, IT specialists, other senior personnel and academics, these people are granted preferential approval for a German work visa or permit.

All foreign nationals can apply for a Germany Employment Visa if they fulfill the conditions to work in Germany.

According to the “Act on the Residence” that regulates the residence issue for foreigners in Germany, the categories eligible to apply for a German Employment Visa are as follows:

Highly qualified foreigners, in particular:

• researchers with special technical knowledge
• teaching personnel in prominent positions or scientific personnel in prominent positions

Intra-corporate transferees, in particular:
• managers
• specialists

In addition, eligible and encouraged to apply for a Germany work visa are third-world country nationals with a university degree or a non-academic vocational qualification that fulfill the conditions listed below:

• There is a shortage of skilled workers in the profession you want to practice in Germany.
• You have a concrete job offer.
• Your education must be recognized as equivalent with a German degree