{"id":12394,"date":"2025-03-20T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T12:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/?p=12394"},"modified":"2025-03-18T12:39:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:39:33","slug":"arbeitserlaubnis-fuer-auslaendische-fachkraefte-das-muessen-arbeitgeber-in-deutschland-wissen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/arbeitserlaubnis-fuer-auslaendische-fachkraefte-das-muessen-arbeitgeber-in-deutschland-wissen\/","title":{"rendered":"Work permits for foreign skilled workers: What employers in Germany need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The shortage of skilled workers is noticeable in many sectors, which is why German companies are increasingly relying on qualified workers from abroad. However, certain legal requirements must be met before a non-European employee is allowed to work in Germany. Here, employers can find out what steps are necessary to obtain a work permit for foreign skilled workers.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"565\"><strong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"563\">1. who needs a work permit?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"682\">Not every foreign employee needs a work permit. The regulations depend on the country of origin:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"983\">\n<li data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"830\"><strong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"705\">EU\/EEA\/Switzerland:<\/strong> Employees from these countries do not require a work permit. They can work in Germany without any restrictions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"983\"><strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"868\">Third countries (non-EU countries):<\/strong> Employees from countries outside the EU generally require a residence permit with a work permit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1266\"><strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1004\">Practical example:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1007\" \/>A German IT company would like to hire a software developer from India. As India is not an EU member state, the employee requires a visa for gainful employment and an EU Blue Card or another residence permit with a work permit.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1342\"><strong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1340\">2. requirements for the issue of a work permit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1451\">For a foreign skilled worker to be able to work in Germany, the following conditions must be met:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1955\"><strong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1473\">Qualification:<\/strong> The employee must have recognized vocational training or a degree.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1955\"><strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1584\">employment contract:<\/strong> A concrete job offer from a German company is required.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1955\"><strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1693\">Salary &amp; working conditions:<\/strong> The salary must correspond to the collectively agreed or customary local standards.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1955\"><strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1823\">Examination by the Federal Employment Agency (BA):<\/strong> In some cases, the BA checks whether there are preferential applicants from Germany or the EU for the position (priority check).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2237\"><strong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1976\">Practical example:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1979\" \/>A mechanical engineering company in Germany would like to hire an engineer from Brazil. Before the engineer receives a work permit, his university degree must be recognized in Germany and the salary must be in line with the industry standard.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2331\"><strong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2329\">3. applying for a work permit: step-by-step guide for employers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"3221\"><strong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2368\">Prepare an employment contract:<\/strong> The employer draws up an employment contract with the usual conditions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"3221\"><strong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2487\">Recognition of qualifications:<\/strong> If necessary, the employee must have their qualification recognized in Germany (e.g. via the Central Office for Foreign Education).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"3221\"><strong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2680\">Visa application in the country of origin:<\/strong> The employee applies for the visa at the German embassy or consulate.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"3221\"><strong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2798\">Examination by authorities:<\/strong> The Foreigners' Registration Office and, if applicable, the Federal Employment Agency will examine the application.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"3221\"><strong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2929\">Residence permit with work permit:<\/strong> After a positive examination, the employee receives a residence permit with a work permit and can enter Germany.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"3221\"><strong data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3096\">Registration &amp; start of work:<\/strong> After entering the country, the employee registers at the residents' registration office, applies for a tax ID and starts work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3461\"><strong data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3232\">Tip:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3235\" \/>There are simplified procedures for certain occupational groups, such as the <strong data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3321\">EU Blue Card<\/strong> for highly qualified specialists or the <strong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3401\">Accelerated specialist procedures<\/strong>which employers can use via the Foreigners' Registration Office.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3529\"><strong data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3527\">4. special regulations for certain occupational groups<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"4063\">\n<li data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3733\"><strong data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3551\">IT specialists:<\/strong> Under certain conditions, software developers and IT specialists can obtain a work permit without a formal qualification if they can prove that they have sufficient professional experience.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3905\"><strong data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3753\">Nursing staff:<\/strong> Nursing staff from third countries must have their qualifications recognized in Germany and, if necessary, undergo an adaptation qualification.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"4063\"><strong data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3928\">Craft trades:<\/strong> Many skilled trades require formal recognition of foreign training before a work permit is issued.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4351\"><strong data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4084\">Practical example:<\/strong><br data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4087\" \/>A German construction company wants to hire a carpenter from Turkey. As the carpentry qualification is not automatically recognized in Germany, he must first go through a recognition procedure. Only then can a work permit be issued.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4457\"><strong data-start=\"4362\" data-end=\"4455\">5 Advantages for employers: Why is it worth employing foreign skilled workers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4858\"><strong data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4494\">Solution to the shortage of skilled workers:<\/strong> Qualified workers from abroad can bridge bottlenecks in certain sectors.<br data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4592\" \/><strong data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4626\">International perspectives:<\/strong> Employees from different countries bring new ideas and innovative strength to the company.<br data-start=\"4721\" data-end=\"4724\" \/><strong data-start=\"4726\" data-end=\"4776\">Quick access through simplified procedures:<\/strong> Work permits are made easier, especially for professions that are in high demand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4858\">","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Der Fachkr\u00e4ftemangel ist in vielen Branchen sp\u00fcrbar, weshalb deutsche Unternehmen zunehmend auf qualifizierte Arbeitskr\u00e4fte aus dem Ausland setzen. Doch bevor ein nicht-europ\u00e4ischer Arbeitnehmer in Deutschland arbeiten darf, m\u00fcssen bestimmte rechtliche [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[213,211],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-arbeitserlaubnis-fuer-auslaendische-fachkraefte-das-muessen-arbeitgeber-in-deutschland-wissen","category-arbeitsrecht-mitarbeiter-aus-dem-ausland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12394","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12394"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12394\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12417,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12394\/revisions\/12417"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}