Germany · Visas and documents
Make it in Germany · Auswärtiges Amt · 13/11/2026
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https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-recognition/visa-types/studying Skilled work
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https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-recognition/opportunity-card/questions-answershttps://www.make-it-in-germany.com/fileadmin/1_Rebrush_2022/a_Fachkraefte/PDF-Dateien/3_Visum_u_Aufenthalt/Visagrafik_EN/Chancenkarte_zur_Jobsuche_EN.pdf A preparation roadmap by purpose, with documents, steps and direct links to the responsible authorities.
Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.
Study
Admission and funding are central. Funding evidence can be a blocked account, scholarship or accepted formal commitment.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Admission or enrolment at an eligible institution and course; Financial evidence accepted for this category; Health insurance appropriate to the category.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Language evidence for the category or exemption; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Evidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Skilled work
Compare the skilled-worker route and EU Blue Card. Recognition, occupation and salary requirements vary by category.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Contract or job offer accepted for the category; Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Health insurance appropriate to the category.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Evidence of experience and professional licensing; Language evidence for the category or exemption; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Evidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction.
Route forms and references: EU Blue Card.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Work · Chancenkarte
Allows job searching under the category conditions. Check recognition or points, language and maintenance; employment is not guaranteed.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Financial evidence accepted for this category; Health insurance appropriate to the category.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Language evidence for the category or exemption; Evidence of experience and professional licensing; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Evidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Before paying or travelling
Check fees, minimum income, document validity and timing with the route source. Confirm translations and legalisation with the responsible consulate. Visa, entry, residence and permission to work are different steps; approval is not guaranteed.
Information for lawful migration. PassyGo does not issue visas or replace individual advice from a qualified professional.
Editorial information. Requirements depend on your circumstances and may change. Check the official source before applying.
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