Living & Working in Germany
Working in Germany
Specialists are welcome in Germany. In order to maintain and expand Germany's strong position in the global economy, the German Government has opened up access to the labour market to graduates from all over the world. At the moment engineers, scientists and computer specialists are particularly in demand, as are fully qualified doctors and healthcare personnel. Specialists from other service sectors also have good chances, such as from the hotel and catering industry. The rules for the employment of highly-skilled foreigners have been simplified. Anyone opting to work in Germany can now be assured that a career in a German enterprise will not be impeded by bureaucratic hindrances.
Info brochure on working in Germany
Federal Employment Agency
Federal Office for Migration and Refugees
Legal Working Conditions
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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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? Find answers to such quetions.
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