Two routes: the job-seeker Chancenkarte or the EU Blue Card.
Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) — Job-Seeker Visa
from €990No job offer needed
- Key requirements
- Recognized diploma (Anabin) or at least 6 points
- Family
- Minor children only; work up to 20 hrs/wk
- Funds
- €13,092 per year (blocked account)
- Permit
- Up to 1 yr, extendable
- Timeline
- Job-seeker visa, up to 1 year
EU Blue Card
from €1,490Keep your status when changing jobs; route to faster permanent residence
- Key requirements
- Recognized degree; German job offer of 6+ months; salary from €45,300/yr (shortage occupations: €41,041.80)
- Family
- Yes
- Funds
- Not separately required
- Permit
- Contract term + 3 months, up to 4 yrs
- Timeline
- Contract term + 3 months
Fees are Imigrata service fees. Requirements and prices may change — confirm with Imigrata before quoting a client.