Germany · Visas and documents

Use the boxes to organise your reading. They do not certify that an application is complete. This page does not upload or store documents.

Study

Admission and funding are central. Funding evidence can be a blocked account, scholarship or accepted formal commitment.

Documents to organise 8

Valid passport or travel documentAdmission or enrolment at an eligible institution and courseFinancial evidence accepted for this categoryHealth insurance appropriate to the category

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognitionLanguage evidence for the category or exemptionCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedEvidence 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.

Check official requirements ↗ www.make-it-in-germany.com

Work

Skilled work

Compare the skilled-worker route and EU Blue Card. Recognition, occupation and salary requirements vary by category.

Documents to organise 8

Valid passport or travel documentContract or job offer accepted for the categoryDiplomas, transcripts and qualification recognitionHealth insurance appropriate to the category

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Evidence of experience and professional licensingLanguage evidence for the category or exemptionCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedEvidence 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.

Check official requirements ↗ www.make-it-in-germany.com Check official requirements ↗ www.make-it-in-germany.com

Work

Official name: Chancenkarte

Allows job searching under the category conditions. Check recognition or points, language and maintenance; employment is not guaranteed.

Documents to organise 8

Valid passport or travel documentDiplomas, transcripts and qualification recognitionFinancial evidence accepted for this categoryHealth insurance appropriate to the category

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Language evidence for the category or exemptionEvidence of experience and professional licensingCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedEvidence 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.

Check official requirements ↗ www.make-it-in-germany.com Check official requirements ↗ www.make-it-in-germany.com