Living & Working in Germany
Research and innovation in Germany are on the rise. With its strong industrial foundation, Germany is meeting the challenges of global competition while creating secure and sustainable jobs for the future. These jobs offer opportunities for many people, particularly for skilled workers. Germany is also an attractive location for international students.
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As a general rule non-EU nationals need a residence title (visa or residence permit) to take up employment in Germany. Indian nationals, if intending to work in Germany must apply for an employment visa from the competent mission before arriving in Germany.
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To combat the estimated shortage of three million skilled workers in Germany by 2025, a new initiative was launched on 5 June, 2012. Labour Minister Ursula von der Leyen, Economics Minister Philip Rösler and the Head of the Federal Employment Agency, Frank-Jürgen Weise announced the initiative in Berlin.
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There's good news for students, scientists, and researchers interested in studying and working in Germany. On April 27th, the German Parliament – Bundestag – passed an act that will make studying and finding work in Germany easier. The Act Implementing the EU Directive on Entry and Residence of Highly Qualified Workers, as the new law is called, will allow foreign students more opportunities to work during their studies, as well as more time to search for employment once they have graduated.
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The German government has adopted a bill that provides for sweeping measures to facilitate brain gain. Besides implementing the EU directive on entry and residence of third-country nationals for highly qualified employment, the bill will introduce the EU 'Blue Card' as a new work and residence permit.
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Can I use my Indian drivers licence in Germany or do I need to exchange it for a German licence? Do I need an International licence?
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