🇩🇪 Germany · Employer-sponsored work
Visa for Professionally Experienced Workers (§19c(2) AufenthG + §6 BeschV) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,803 |
| Minimum annual salary | €45,630 (≈ EUR 45,630 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Proof of savings | €10,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–40 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €75 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/visa-professionally-experienced-workers.
- Typical processing: ~56 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,803.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Your potential job in Germany guarantees you a gross annual salary of at least **€45,630** (as of 2026).”
“'Job offer: You have a concrete job offer in a non-regulated profession in Germany... You can prove that you have a job offer by presenting an employment contract with an employer in Germany. In addition, your employer's "Declaration of Employment" will usually be required...' 'Approval of employment: The Federal Employment Agency (BA) has approved your employment.'”
“"You have to prove it somehow, either with a blocked account or with something else."”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.