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For talent · From abroad

Work in Germany from abroad

The route from abroad has clear steps. We explain them and organise documents and appointments.

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We prepare every step carefully; the decisions are issued by the competent authorities.

Updated: November 2026. General information, not legal advice.

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In short

Three things you usually need

  1. 01

    A recognised qualification

    For many jobs your qualification must be recognised in Germany.

  2. 02

    An employer in Germany

    Most work visas need an employment contract. You talk to the employer before you sign.

  3. 03

    A visa

    At the German embassy in your country. The visa states whether you may work.

The official rules are on Make it in Germany.

The usual steps

From your country to your job

  1. 1

    Recognition of your qualification

    Many jobs need your qualification recognised in Germany. The recognition body decides.

    You + Authority
  2. 2

    Interview and contract

    You meet the employer and talk before you sign anything.

    You + DastN
  3. 3

    Visa appointment

    You apply at the German embassy or consulate. We organise documents and appointments.

    You + DastN + Authority
  4. 4

    Entry and first appointments

    After you arrive, you register your address and visit the immigration office if needed.

    You + Authority

No fixed duration: appointments and checks vary by country and case.

Routes

Routes that may fit

Each page gives general information and points to the official rules.

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We state all prices in writing before the contract starts. Payments only by bank transfer to DastN GmbH, never via WhatsApp or private accounts.

Quick start

Your route starts with three details

Where you live, your name and one way to reach you. We get back to you and clarify the rest in the first call.

Living in the UAE

Applying from the UAE

Many of our visitors at GITEX apply from the UAE. These points are general information only.

  1. 01

    Embassy appointment

    The visa is applied for at the German mission responsible for your place of residence. Check its official page for the current process.

  2. 02

    Documents from the UAE

    Certificates often need translation and legalisation. Ask the recognition body what it accepts before you pay for it.

  3. 03

    Your qualification

    Recognition depends on where and what you studied, not on where you live now.

Questions

Questions people ask

For most work visas, yes: you need an employment contract. The Opportunity Card is a route to look for work under set conditions.

Usually not. The visa, and later the residence permit for work, states whether and which work you may do.

Yes. Recognition and employer talks can start before you leave your current job.

The embassy or consulate and the immigration office decide. We cannot, and nobody can promise the result.

Never pay in advance through private accounts. Use our checklist before you send documents or money.

Costs and FAQ

The check and your first consultation come with no obligation.

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Next step

Let's talk about your move

In a first call we look at your situation and the next steps.

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