German — Visa & Migration

Skilled Worker Visa

Germany's main work visa for people with recognised qualifications and a job — covered by the 2023 Skilled Immigration Act.

The Skilled Worker Visa is the broad route for non-EU professionals with a recognised vocational or academic qualification and a German employment contract. The 2023 Skilled Immigration Act widened it and sits alongside the Opportunity Card and Blue Card as Germany's core migration pathways.

Recognition of your qualification (via ZAB/anabin) and German language are the two real gates. We focus on the language gate — getting you to the B1–B2 most employers expect.

What level / visa it maps to

Recognised qualification + job, plus the German level the role requires (commonly B1–B2).

We'll be straight with you about the level and timeline your goal actually needs — then get you there.

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