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Germany Qualified Professional — Vocational Qualification

8 facts quoted from the official source

Qualified employment with a recognised foreign vocational qualification

Savings required
€55,770
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Leads to
Residence permit
quoted from the official source
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementYou have a specific job offer from an employer in GermanySection 18a Residence Act
  • Job offer or appointmentYou have a specific job offer from an employer in GermanySection 18a Residence Act
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationYour qualification must be recognised in GermanySection 18a Residence Act
  • Work authorisation requirementthe Federal Employment Agency (BA) must first approve your employmentSection 18a Residence Act
  • Minimum salarygross annual salary of at least €55,770 (as of 2026)checked 2026-07-27 · Section 18a Residence Act
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathheld a residence permit for the purpose of employment for at least three yearsSection 18a Residence Act
  • Purpose or legal basisyour vocational qualification must be recognised in GermanySection 18a Residence Act
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingResidence permits for qualified employment are issued for a maximum of four yearsSection 18a Residence Act
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Germany?
The official source states: Qualified employment with a recognised foreign vocational qualification
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is €55,770 (savings), from the official record.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: held a residence permit for the purpose of employment for at least three years

Every answer is quoted from the official make-it-in-germany.com page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source make-it-in-germany.comLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Germany government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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