The new Skilled Immigration Act brings many advantages for qualified professionals from abroad.
In our portal, we will keep you up-to-date with the latest developments. Here you can learn who is considered a skilled worker and which professional groups are particularly in demand. In addition, we offer you an overview of the different types of visas and residency permits to make your entry easier. We also show you the various options in the field of health insurance coverage.
Every year many people from all over the world come to Germany to live and work. This is because German companies are urgently looking for international skilled professionals. Have you also decided to pursue your occupation in Germany? We will show you how to find the right job that matches your qualifications and skills, which professional groups are particularly in demand and all the things you should be aware of.
If you come from a third country and wish to enter Germany, you are subject to a visa requirement. An up-to-date list of all countries to which this requirement applies can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.
In Germany, every citizen has access to high-quality health care at all times. The German health care system is very well developed and has an above-average concentration of doctors, hospitals and pharmacies compared to other countries. Health insurance is the focal point of the entire health care system.
There are currently approx. 1.2 million job openings in Germany waiting to be filled by skilled professionals. With the Skilled Immigration Act, the federal government aims to make it easier for skilled workers from abroad to participate in the German labor market and thereby offer them a new outlook on life and work. A fast-track procedure also leads to a quicker, more efficient qualification certification process.