Relocate to Germany 🇩🇪

🇩🇪 Germany — Employment & Relocation Overview

Germany as a destination for international professionals

Germany remains one of the key economic centers in Europe and continues to adapt its labor and regulatory framework to address workforce shortages and demographic challenges.

• One of the largest economies in the European Union

• Among the world’s leading economies

• Strong industrial base and developed business infrastructure

• Persistent demand for qualified professionals across multiple sectors

*According to publicly available labor market data, a significant number of German companies report long-term shortages of skilled employees, with vacancies present across various industries.

🧭 Labor market outlook

For 2025-2026, Germany's bottleneck professions under AufenthG (Residence Act) focus on high demand in Healthcare (doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, pharmacists), IT (software developers, analysts), Engineering & Tech (mechanical, electrical, civil), Skilled Trades (electricians, plumbers, construction), and Education (teachers, educators). The list, updated by the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit), also includes various managers (manufacturing, construction, childcare, IT) and specialists like nurses, vets, and teachers, facilitating skilled migration via measures like the EU Blue Card. 

Key Bottleneck Sectors & Occupations (2025-2026):

• Healthcare:

  • Physicians (General Practitioners & Specialists)

  • Nurses & Midwives

  • Dentists, Pharmacists

  • Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Audiologists

• Information & Communication Technology (ICT):

  • Software Developers, System Analysts, Network Specialists

• Engineering & STEM:

  • Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial Engineers

  • Architects, Mathematicians, Scientists

• Skilled Trades & Construction:

  • Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters

  • Construction Managers & Workers

• Education & Childcare:

  • School & Vocational Teachers, Early Childhood Educators

• Management:

  • Managers in Manufacturing, Mining, Construction, Distribution

  • ICT Service Managers, Childcare/Health Service Managers

• Other Key Roles:

  • Professional Drivers (Logistics)

  • Veterinarians 

✳️ A diploma confirming your specialty / education level is required, as well as all existing certificates and diplomas, including language certificates. English minimum B2 and German language proficiency at level A2, as recognized by the German government, is required. ➡️ We organize an intensive german online course if needed. 

✅ InterVisa.Work support the entire process, starting with verifying your diplomas' recognition by German government, as well as writing letters and requests to relevant authorities if necessary, and handling any issues related to applying for and obtaining legal status in Germany.

Germany’s labor market is characterized by:

• A stable demand for specialists in technical, IT, healthcare, engineering, and service sectors

• Long-term workforce planning focused on international recruitment

• Legal employment frameworks regulated by national and EU law

*Employment opportunities and conditions depend on employer requirements, professional background, and applicable regulations.

🧾 Regulatory and migration framework (general information)

Germany has one of the most structured regulatory systems in Europe governing employment-based residence and long-term settlement.

A significant portion of the population has a migration background, and residence permits are issued in accordance with clearly defined legal procedures administered by state authorities.

⚠️ Important: All decisions regarding residence permits, work authorization, permanent residence, or citizenship are made exclusively by official government institutions and employers in accordance with applicable law. This page provides general information only.

🔍 Recent regulatory updates (informational overview)

Recent legal updates introduced between 2023 and 2026 include changes such as:

• Employment-based residence pathways that place greater emphasis on professional experience rather than formal diplomas alone

• Expanded lists of professions experiencing labor shortages

• Recognition of relevant work experience in certain sectors (e.g. IT) as part of eligibility assessment

• Adjusted salary thresholds for specific employment categories, including the EU Blue Card

• Clearer rules for long-term residence and family reunification

• Updated legal pathways related to long-term residence and naturalization, subject to integration criteria and language proficiency

*All requirements, timelines, and outcomes depend on individual circumstances and official evaluation.

🛠 Typical employment-based pathways (overview only)

Depending on professional background and situation, candidates may fall into different employment or self-employment categories, including:

• Professionals working under an employment contract with a German employer

• Specialists in sectors officially classified as in demand

• Self-employed professionals or entrepreneurs meeting legal and economic criteria

• Remote workers and freelancers operating within permitted legal frameworks

• Candidates with vocational training or higher education recognized under German law

*Each pathway has specific eligibility conditions, documentation requirements, and regulatory procedures defined by German authorities.

📌 What our role typically includes

We provide consultative and administrative support, which may include:

• Explaining applicable employment and regulatory frameworks

• Assisting with preparation and organization of documentation

• Coordinating communication with employers and legal professionals

• Providing general guidance throughout employment-related relocation processes

⚠️ We do not issue visas, residence permits, or citizenship documents, and we do not guarantee outcomes. All official decisions are made by employers and government authorities.

📞 Next steps

If you are considering employment or professional relocation options related to Germany, you may contact us for general consultation and process guidance, based on current legal frameworks and publicly available regulations.

✳️ If you are looking for relocation to Germany 🇩🇪 and you meet at least one of the following criteria, you have a high chance of obtaining legal residency status in Germany and continuing your professional activities.

➡️ IT specialist with 5 or more years of experience;

➡️ IT team/company with employees;

➡️ Freelancer (actively working with their own clients);

➡️ Highly qualified specialist with a professional diploma;

➡️ Medical professional such as a nurse, paramedic, or doctor (with at least 3 years of relevant experience);

➡️ Higher education (Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate etc).

🟢 To determine your eligibility for relocation to Germany, please email us info@intervisa.work the following:

- The first page of your passport;

- All certificates and diplomas you have, translated into English;

- Professional EUROPASS CV;

*The initial eligibility check will be free, followed by consultations and support as per the price list.