Move to Germany

Germany study visa

This visa is for studying at a state-recognised higher education institution in Germany. It also covers preparatory measures before enrolment and doctoral studies at a German university.

Fee

€75 per person

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Germany post-graduation jobseeker residence permit

This permit lets eligible graduates of studies in Germany stay for up to 18 months to seek qualified employment. They may take any type of job during the search, but the permit cannot be renewed for further job searching.

Fee

€100 per person

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Germany EU Blue Card

The EU Blue Card is a German residence title for people with an academic or comparable qualification taking up qualified employment in Germany. A separate route is available to IT professionals with qualifying experience but no formal qualification.

Fee

€75 per person

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Germany job search opportunity card

The opportunity card lets eligible people enter Germany to look for qualified employment or a qualification measure. It is initially issued for up to one year and does not require a job offer.

Fee

€75 per person

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Germany nursing assistant work route

This route allows assistants in nursing from countries outside the EU and EFTA to work in Germany if they have an eligible qualification and a concrete job offer. The Federal Employment Agency must approve the employment.

Fee

€75 per person

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Germany research visa

This visa is for researchers who have a hosting agreement or work contract with a research institution in Germany. The research residence permit is issued for at least one year and may be extended if the requirements continue to be met.

Fee

€75 per person

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Germany visa for professionally experienced workers

This visa allows people with relevant professional experience to take up qualified work in a non-regulated profession in Germany without having their qualification formally recognised under German standards. A special provision means experienced IT professionals do not have to prove a formal qualification.

Fee

€75 per person

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Germany work visa for qualified professionals

This route allows qualified professionals with a suitable job offer to work in Germany. The residence permit can be issued for up to four years; under certain conditions, employment residence permit holders may become eligible for a settlement permit after three years.

Fee

€75 per person

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Germany EU long-term residence permit

This is a permanent residence title for eligible people who have lived legally in Germany for at least five years. It permits economic activity and offers greater mobility within and outside the EU than a permanent settlement permit.

Fee

€54.50 per person

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Germany settlement permit

The settlement permit is a permanent residence title. The official guidance describes different qualifying routes for skilled workers, EU Blue Card holders, people who trained or studied in Germany, highly skilled workers, self-employed people and spouses of skilled workers.

Fee

€113 per person

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Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarship for International Doctoral Students

Rosa Luxemburg Foundation

A base stipend of €1,400 a month, plus a €100 mobility allowance and €20 additional monthly payment.

Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarship for International Master's Students

Rosa Luxemburg Foundation

A base scholarship of €934 a month, with possible additional payments.

DAAD Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of the Performing Arts

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

€992 a month, insurance payments and a study allowance; travel funding is available on application and a rent subsidy in some circumstances.

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