List of shortage occupations according to Section 18g (1) (2) (1) of the Residence Act (AufenthG) Extract of the Commission Recommendation of 29 October 2009 on the use of the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) * The list of shortage occupations in Germany is provided to lay out comprehensive information for (prospective) skilled workers and employers on the regulations of the new Skilled Immigration Act. Having knowledge of the current shortage occupations’ specif...

Here you will find an overview of the visa and immigration process for immigrants from third countries.

This step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a visa for employment within a recognition partnership.

This step-by-step guide shows you how you can receive the visa for professionally experienced workers.

This table shows you which residence permits are available for IT professionals and which requirements apply in each case.

From the preparatory stage to completing the application forms: this step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a job search opportunity card.

This step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a visa for seeking a place in higher education.

From the preparations to the application forms: This step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a visa for family reunification.

Here you will find information on the Western Balkans Regulation.

From the preparations to the application forms: This step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a self-employment visa.