INTRODUCTION

Germany, the world’s 5th largest economy is looking for skilled migrants. Germany has always been an economic and cultural powerhouse and has now thrown open its doors to skilled professionals who can contribute to the country. As a center of research and innovation, Germany offers a diverse range of opportunities for professionals with the right background. With a thriving economy and a high standard of living, Germany is one of the best places to build your life and settle as a family.

WHY IMMIGRATION IS IMPORTANT TO GERMANY?

WHY SHOULD YOU SETTLE IN GERMANY?

GERMANY IMMIGRATION LEVEL PLAN 2023

Germany introduced a new ‘Skilled Immigration Act’, which aims to fill the shortage of skilled workers in this West European country. It also allows skilled workers to migrate to Germany from any of the non-EU countries.

The German government hopes that the Skilled Immigration Act will fulfill workforce market needs and attract, among others, caregivers, workers in IT, and STEM.

HIGHLIGHTS OF GERMANY – INDIA NEW MOBILITY PLAN

• 3,000 Germany Job Seeker Visas per year to Indians
• 1.5-year extended residence permits for Indian students
• More employment opportunities for Indians
• Eased policies for Indians to study, work and do research in Germany
• Streamlined re-admission procedures
• Reduced visa processing times for Indian applicants
• Germany plans to relax its immigration policies and plans to provide dual citizenship, along with this special citizenship status to attract more foreign skilled workers.
• Dual citizenship and the special citizenship status are valid for 3–5 years for skilled workers after satisfying certain criteria.
• Germany needs 400,000 skilled workers to meet the workforce demand
• Germany aims to attract both academic and vocational skills.
• The overall application process is also getting simplified to apply for citizenship in Germany.

NEW IMMIGRATION RULE IN GERMANY

The new immigration rule in Germany means, planning to ease its immigration system to bring in more foreign skilled workers. Germany is also taking steps to give dual citizenship and special citizenship status to skilled workers. These are valid for 3 to 5 years provided they meet certain criteria.

The German government is aiming at attracting both academic and vocational skills. It is forecasted that Germany will have a shortfall of 240,000 skilled workers in the coming four years.

In order to handle the labor shortages in the country, Germany plans to take a step forward in the right direction by relaxing the immigration system. This will attract more foreign skilled workers

Considering the increase in labor shortages, the EU member country is in search of people who express interest in coming to Germany. These people will work and project their expertise, skills, and talent that benefits the nation’s labor market.

PREDICTION BY HUBERTUS HEIL, LABOUR MINISTER

The Labor Minister, Hubertus Heil predicts that by the year “2026, there will be a shortage of around 240,000 skilled workers. The reason for this shortage could be the digital transformation of the nation’s economy during the pandemic. Another reason could be the Ukraine war that is creating

The authorities are also working on simplification of the entire application process. This will basically reduce the time a person must stay in Germany before applying for German citizenship.”

MOST POPULAR WAYS OF MIGRATING TO GERMANY

There are numerous possibilities for Germany’s immigration, such as:

• Germany Job Seeker visa
• EU Blue Cards
• Residence permits for employees
• Residence permits for investors
• Family reunions

GERMANY IMMIGRATION THROUGH JOB SEEKER VISA

Germany has one of the world’s most well-organised and fastest immigration processes. The best way to migrate to Germany is through the Job Seeker Visa. The Job Seeker Visa is a long-term residence permit that allows you to look for a job for a period of 6 months. With this visa, you can visit Germany and attend interviews, which is a much better process than applying for a job from abroad. It takes 4-6 months to get the Job Seeker Visa so the earlier you apply, the better it is.

Step 1: Apply to Job Seeker Visa and travel to Germany to secure a job

Step 2: Apply for EU Blue Card from within Germany

Step 3: Apply for Germany PR after completing 5 years as an employee in Germany

Step 4: Apply for German citizenship after completing 5 years as a PR Visa holder

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB SEEKER VISA

• You must have a minimum 6 months of experience and 15 years of education and the qualification and university must be H+ as per Anabin.
• Applicants from Mumbai or Delhi region must have 16 years of regular education either 4 years Bachelor’s degree or 3 years Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s degree.
• English proficiency is sufficient to qualify for the visa; however, it is highly recommended that you learn the German Language to survive in Germany.
• You must hold sufficient funds for a 6-month stay in Germany. Funds have to be maintained from at least 1 month prior to filing and maintained till the German Immigration Department takes a decision.
• Must show accommodation proof for the 6 months duration.

GERMANY WORK PERMIT VISA

Germany is an ideal country to work in because of its lowest unemployment rates in Europe, an array of job opportunities, and several opportunities to develop careers and experience. Many foreigners join the German workforce to gain a high-paying job along with the work-life balance it offers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Have German-recognized qualifications
• Have a job offer from a German-based employer
• Get a gross annual salary of at least €46,530 (as of 2022), or provide proof of sufficient old age pension.

TOP IN-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS IN GERMANY IN 2023

Germany is an attractive destination for skilled international workers. It helps them develop their careers fruitfully. Moreover, Germany has Europe’s strongest economy and is one of the world’s top.

Since Germany badly needs skilled and qualified workers from overseas countries, it attracts immigrants from all over the world. If you are a skilled individual, you would want to know the job sectors they provide plenty of opportunities in Germany and will continue to be in demand in 2023 and also in the coming years.

JOB TRENDS IN GERMANY

TOP 10 IT COMPANIES HIRING FOREIGN WORKERS IN GERMANY

Germany is said to be the fifth most popular country for immigrants. The country’s economy is robust and so are the education system and job opportunities.

Let’s see which major companies are providing job opportunities in Germany in the IT and software sectors.

 LIST OF IT COMPANIES OFFERING JOBS IN GERMANY

Cognizant is at the top and is looking to hire 100 software engineers, designers, and technical leads. Meanwhile, Google wants to hire 300 employees in Germany’s top cities, Amazon plans to recruit 800 IT professionals, Microsoft wants to hire 100 IT professionals in Munich, SAP is on the lookout for 800 IT specialists, Lufthansa Systems is offering over 400 jobs at various German cities, and BMW wants to hire over 300 employees in Germany.

GERMANY ENTREPRENEUR VISA

There are two ways to establish your own business in Germany: either working as a freelancer (Freiberufler) or by launching a business as a self-employed entrepreneur (Gewerbe). Know more about the best possible approach for you on types of new businesses.

REQUIREMENTS

To obtain this permit, you must fulfill numerous eligibility criteria and formulate your business plan convincingly:

• There should be commercial interest or regional demand for your products/services.
• Your business activity should positively impact the German economy.

You need to secure financing for your business through capital or a loan commitment.

GERMANY STUDENT VISA

Germany is an ideal study destination for overseas students with its world-class education and vibrant city life. Its welcoming culture allows it to welcome immigrants from the world over.

Universities in Germany have different deadlines for application.

There are, however, two general timelines if you wish to study in Germany:

Intake 1: Summer Semester – The summer semester (March to August). The applications must be submitted before January 15 every year.

Intake 2: Winter Semester –The winter semester (between September to February or October to March). The applications must be submitted before July 15 every year.

GERMANY FAMILY SPONSORSHIP

Third-country nationals, who are legal residents in Germany, may want to bring over their family members from their native countries outside the EU, either temporarily or permanently. The Immigration Authorities in Germany, who support the reunification of families, have a special visa in place for this purpose, to allow them to join their family members in Germany.

HOW TO OBTAIN A GERMAN PR VISA?

Immigrants to Germany are encouraged to work or study, and after a few years of stay there, they can apply for a long-term residence permit or permanent residency.

GERMANY IMMIGRATION POINTS CALCULATOR

Quick eligibility check of Y-Axis helps applicants understand their scores. The points are directly based on your answers. The Quick eligibility does not assure you of the points displayed. You are evaluated technically by our expert team to give you a better score.

*Check your eligibility to migrate to Germany through the Y-Axis Germany Immigration Points calculator. 

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR GERMANY PR VISA

Step 1: Register your German address

Step 2: Health Insurance and Bank Account

Step 3: Fill out an application form and set an appointment.

Step 4: Attend your Appointment

Step 5: Get Germany PR

GERMANY PR VISA FEE

Fees for a German permanent residence permit are €113. For highly qualified professionals, the fee is €147. For self-employed individuals, the fee is €124, and Turkish citizens need only pay €28.80.

If your application is rejected, the processing fee is €56.50.

LATEST GERMANY PR NEWS UPDATES

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New Right of residence law has become effective. Immigrants living in Germany for more than 5 years will be benefitted. They will be able to reside in the country through a 18-month residence visa. Germany has around 248,182 foreigners out of which 137,373 were residing for more than 5 years. This law will allow skilled workers to reside in the country and they can also invite their family members. These family members do not have to provide German language knowledge certificate. The Asylum seekers will also get the benefit of accessing integration and professional language courses.

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Germany – India new mobility plan: 3,000 job seeker visas/year

India and Germany have made a new mobility program so that skills and talents can be exchanged between both countries. An agreement has been signed between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Annalena Baerbock in New Delhi. According to this agreement, the following benefits will be provided:

• Resident permits to students can be extended up to 18 months
• 3,000 Germany Job Seeker visas will be provided per year
• Short-stay multiple-entry visas will be liberalized
• Readmission processes will be streamlined

The agreement on Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership is a part of a network of agreements related to job market destinations. The opportunities for workers from non-European countries have been improved by the German Skilled Immigration Act 2020. A new law will come into effect in early 2023 which will help in making immigration easy for qualified workers.

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Germany to attract 400,000 skilled workers with its eased immigration rules

Germany to welcome 400,000 skilled workers in 2023 with the existing relaxed immigration rules to address the acute shortages of skilled workforce which is affecting Germany’s economy. The government of Germany plans to relax immigration for young immigrants who are willing to study in Germany or choose vocational training in Germany. The Services and Manufacturing sectors are facing acute shortages of skilled workers.

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Germany to allow international workers to fill staff shortages in new occupations

The German authorities announced that workers from other countries will be allowed so that skill shortages can be reduced right away at the airports. The decision was taken by the Interior, Transport, and Labour Ministers. It aims to be a temporary solution for resolving the situation on their arrival.

Many industries in Germany were affected due to Coronavirus and one of them was air travel. Staff shortage affected Europe as a whole. The restrictions placed during the pandemic have been removed now in many countries, increasing the demand for air travel.

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70,000 Blue Card Holders in Germany in 2021

According to the Federal statistical office, the German government stated that Blue Card holders increased substantially in 2021. In Germany, about 70,000 highly skilled professionals got their Blue Cards. This is an increase of 6% compared to the previous years.

The Destatis revealed that most cardholders who worked in Germany during the last year from India and every three members out of ten were highly qualified professionals and had graduated from German top-rated educational universities.

The German Federal office for migration announced that the minimum annual gross salary requirement has been cut down by 0.7 percent since January 1, 2022. The federal office for migration says the minimum gross salary is £56,400.

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Germany issued 60,000 visas for skilled workers in 2021

Under the German Skilled Workers Immigration Act, in 2021, Germany issued almost 60,000 visas to international skilled workers. This Act helped address Germany’s skilled workers scarcity.

Effected in March 2020, the first year of the Act saw 30,000 visas being issued to foreign national skilled workers.

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Germany makes getting a PR easier, with the new bill on July 7, 2022

The new regulation bill that the German Cabinet presented is for immigrants who stay in Germany for a year without any long-lasting permission to stay there and are eligible for permanent residency, once the new migration bill is approved.

The migrants who qualify for this need to apply for one-year residency status and can later apply for Germany’s permanent residency. The applicants must speak German and earn enough to support themselves and their families. Also, the applicant needs to prove that she/he is well-integrated into German society.

The Cabinet advocated this new migration bill that would apply to around 136,000 people who have been living in Germany for the last five years by Jan 1, 2022.

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