Description:
This visa allows the holder to work for the approved company in Germany.
A job offer and sponsorship is required from a company in Germany to apply for this visa.
This visa is only good for the job in the designated company and is not transferable.
If the holder wishes to work for another company then another application for a work permit specific to the new company has to be applied for.
Applicant Requirements:
- 2 Visa Application Forms.
- Declaration on True and Complete Information.
- Valid passport with a validity of at least 12 months along with two copies of all printed pages.
- 3 passport photos according to biometric specifications .
- Visa fee (60 Euros).
- Cover letter from applicant.
- Work Contract with a German Company.
- Proof of Qualification and Experience Certificates for future employment in Germany.
Additional Info:
The visa process takes between 2-3 months.
Usually the applicant must have a university degree or comparable qualification.
The spouse of the visa holder must have atleast a basic knowledge of german to join their spouse in Germany.
The spouse of the visa holder will have the right to work in Germany.
This  visa can be granted initially up to a period of 5 years.
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National Visa (Residence Permit)
Description:
This visa is for highly-qualified persons such as scientists, scientific personnel and chief executive employees can take up work in Germany immediately.
The holders of this visa are eligible for a settlement (permanent) visa immediately.
Minimum annual salary for the job in Germany is to be 85,000 Euro to be eligible for this visa.
A job offer and sponsorship is required from a company in Germany to apply for this visa.
Applicant Requirements:
- 2 Visa Application Forms.
- Declaration on True and Complete Information.
- Valid passport with a validity of at least 12 months along with two copies of all printed pages.
- 3 passport photos according to biometric specifications .
- Visa fee (60 Euros).
- Cover letter from applicant.
- Work Contract with a German Company.
- Proof of Qualification and Experience Certificates for future employment in Germany.
Additional Info:
The spouse of the visa holder must have atleast a basic knowledge of german to join their spouse in Germany.
The spouse of the visa holder will have the right to work in Germany.
This validity of this visa will be indefinite.
Highly Skilled (Settlement Permit)
Description:
This visa is for Self employed persons, whose activities are of exceptional economic or regional interests to Germany, must be able to invest at least 500,000 Euros into their project and create at least five work places.
Applicant Requirements:
If the minimum investment requirements are not then each case is examined on its own merits to determine whether there is an overriding economic or specific regional interest, to assess the impact on the economy and to check the business's financial basis.
Additional Info:
Initial visa can be granted up to a period of 3 years.
After the business has been establisehd for three years, the holder of the visa and their family may receive unlimited residence permits. These will allow them to enter Germany any time they wish.
Self Employment Permit


Citizenship possible.
Will lead towards Permanent Residency.
Spouses can work.
Initial Visa for upto 5 years.
Job Offer Required for visa.
Citizenship possible.
Will lead towards Permanent Residency.
Spouses can work.
Initial Visa is Indefinite.
Job Offer Required for visa.
Citizenship possible.
Will lead towards Permanent Residency.
Spouses can work.
Initial Visa for upto 3 years.
Job Offer Not Required for visa.
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