{"id":773,"date":"2023-04-26T08:44:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T08:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expats.de\/?page_id=773"},"modified":"2024-02-24T13:26:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T12:26:17","slug":"employment-visa-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/expats.de\/en\/employment-visa-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Visa Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1284f2b stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"1284f2b\"><style>.stk-1284f2b{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6,#f4f5f6) !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/expats.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/marten-bjork-6dW3xyQvcYE-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg) !important;background-attachment:fixed !important;padding-top:100px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-1284f2b:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6,#f4f5f6) !important;opacity:0.9 !important}.stk-1284f2b-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-1284f2b{padding-left:50px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-1284f2b{padding-top:50px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1284f2b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-281a693\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"281a693\"><style>.stk-281a693-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-281a693{align-self:center !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.stk-281a693{flex:1 1 calc(75.3% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width:1023px){.stk-281a693{flex:0 1 calc(81.6% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important}}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-281a693{padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-left:-15px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-281a693-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center-mobile stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-281a693-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-af20fe1\" data-block-id=\"af20fe1\"><style>.stk-af20fe1{height:100px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-572946e\" id=\"apply-for-a-br-work-visa-br\" data-block-id=\"572946e\"><style>.stk-572946e{margin-bottom:25px !important}.stk-572946e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:70px !important;line-height:1.1em !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-572946e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:40px !important}}<\/style><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-left\">Apply for a <br>Work Visa<br><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #28292a);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Get a German residence permit for the purpose of employment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #28292a);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">You are a German company who wants to offer an employment to an applicant who needs a visa? Or you are an employee and have signed a work contract with a German company? Great! Now it&#8217;s time to learn about how this works. Scroll down and you will find an explanation on how to apply for the work visa by yourself, or how to get it with one of our expert&#8217;s support.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #28292a);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Good news: <\/strong>EU-citizens don\u2019t need a working permit. They can travel to Germany, register and start to work without any restrictions!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-000f4df\" data-block-id=\"000f4df\"><style>.stk-000f4df{height:50px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-d6c7a87\" data-block-id=\"d6c7a87\"><style>.stk-d6c7a87{margin-bottom:50px !important}.stk-d6c7a87 .stk-inner-blocks{column-gap:5px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-d6c7a87{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-d6c7a87 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:column !important;align-items:flex-start !important}.stk-d6c7a87 .stk-block{flex-basis:auto !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-104b74c\" data-block-id=\"104b74c\"><style>.stk-104b74c .stk-button{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:40px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:40px !important;background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#00509d) !important;border-radius:50px !important}.stk-104b74c .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:1.15em !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-104b74c .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:1.15em !important}}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"#learn-more\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Lern more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk--hide-tablet stk--hide-mobile stk-block stk-986cb71\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"986cb71\"><style>.stk-986cb71-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;background-color:transparent !important;background-position:center center !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:contain !important;box-shadow:none !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}.stk-986cb71{align-self:flex-end !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:200px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-top:200px !important;margin-bottom:200px !important}.stk-986cb71-container:before{background-color:transparent !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.stk-986cb71{flex:1 1 calc(24.7% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width:1023px){.stk-986cb71{flex:0 1 calc(40% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important}}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-986cb71{margin-bottom:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-986cb71-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-986cb71-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-2e2592e\" data-block-id=\"2e2592e\"><style>.stk-2e2592e{height:100px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-2e2592e{height:70px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-2e2592e{height:50px !important}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-9f2acfe is-style-bar\" data-block-id=\"9f2acfe\"><style>.stk-9f2acfe{margin-bottom:25px !important}.stk-9f2acfe hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#4b7878) !important;border-radius:calc(4px \/ 2) !important;height:4px !important;width:5% !important}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-99466fa\" id=\"learn-more\" data-block-id=\"99466fa\"><style>.stk-99466fa{margin-bottom:25px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-99466fa .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center has-text-align-center-mobile\">Your Options<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Please note that on this website we exclusively describe the process for international employees who want to work in a company that is based in Germany. For freelancers or students who want to work in Germany the visa application processes may vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-ec464bd\" data-block-id=\"ec464bd\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns aligncenter stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f576659\" data-block-id=\"f576659\"><style>.stk-f576659{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-f576659-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important;row-gap:35px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-f576659{margin-bottom:35px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f576659-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bff7893\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bff7893\"><style>.stk-bff7893-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px 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stk-bff7893-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-b28a3a1\" data-block-id=\"b28a3a1\"><style>.stk-b28a3a1{margin-bottom:25px !important}.stk-b28a3a1 .stk-img-wrapper{width:170px !important}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-695\" src=\"https:\/\/expats.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/8.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Work Visa Germany\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expats.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/8.png 500w, https:\/\/expats.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/expats.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/8-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-636c710\" id=\"digital-solution-apply-for-a-german-work-visa-by-yourself\" data-block-id=\"636c710\"><style>.stk-636c710{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:16px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-636c710{margin-bottom:25px !important}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Digital solution \u2013 Apply for a German work visa by yourself<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-bc641ea\" data-block-id=\"bc641ea\"><style>.stk-bc641ea{margin-bottom:75px !important;--stk-icon-height:7.75px !important}.stk-bc641ea .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{gap:4px !important;align-items:baseline !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-bc641ea{--stk-icon-list-row-gap:5px !important}}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-bc641ea\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\"><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__group\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-eb9f631\" data-block-id=\"eb9f631\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-bc641ea\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Step-by-step guide to applying for a work visa<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-4072243\" data-block-id=\"4072243\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-bc641ea\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Website links to visa application forms<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-35be71d\" data-block-id=\"35be71d\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-bc641ea\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">What difficulties to expect<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-c6c412f\" data-block-id=\"c6c412f\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-bc641ea\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Helpful advice and tips<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-8ec2843\" data-block-id=\"8ec2843\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-cc1402d\" data-block-id=\"cc1402d\"><style>.stk-cc1402d .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#00509d) !important}.stk-cc1402d .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"#digital-solution\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column 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class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ac4c7a0-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ac4c7a0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-24336b1\" data-block-id=\"24336b1\"><style>.stk-24336b1{margin-bottom:25px !important}.stk-24336b1 .stk-img-wrapper{width:170px !important}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-705\" src=\"https:\/\/expats.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/18.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Work Visa Germany\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expats.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/18.png 500w, https:\/\/expats.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/18-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/expats.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/18-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e12bffc\" id=\"get-your-personal-expert-br-move-to-berlin\" data-block-id=\"e12bffc\"><style>.stk-e12bffc{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:16px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-e12bffc{margin-bottom:25px !important}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Get your personal Expert &#8211;<br> Move to Berlin<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-dbd7728\" data-block-id=\"dbd7728\"><style>.stk-dbd7728 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{gap:4px !important;align-items:baseline !important}.stk-dbd7728{--stk-icon-height:7.75px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-dbd7728{--stk-icon-list-row-gap:5px !important}}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-dbd7728\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\"><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__group\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-2decacb\" data-block-id=\"2decacb\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-dbd7728\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Get a personal consultant for your individual situation<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-8082189\" data-block-id=\"8082189\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-dbd7728\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">We know the requirements for every work visa<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-36f827d\" data-block-id=\"36f827d\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-dbd7728\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">We check your documents and prepare you for the embassy appointment<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-b0f174f\" data-block-id=\"b0f174f\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-dbd7728\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Application for the residence and work permit in Germany included<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-ca8f200\" data-block-id=\"ca8f200\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-e9e70a5\" data-block-id=\"e9e70a5\"><style>.stk-e9e70a5 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#00509d) !important}.stk-e9e70a5 .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"#Move-to-Berlin\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-bd4c462 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"bd4c462\"><style>.stk-bd4c462{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6,#f4f5f6) !important;padding-top:75px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:50px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:-29px !important}.stk-bd4c462:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6,#f4f5f6) !important}.stk-bd4c462-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-bd4c462{padding-left:50px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-bd4c462{padding-top:70px !important;padding-right:15px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:20px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-bd4c462-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-24025cd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"24025cd\"><style>.stk-24025cd-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-24025cd{align-self:center !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width:1023px){.stk-24025cd{flex:0 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-24025cd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center-mobile stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-24025cd-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b486268\" id=\"digital-solution\" data-block-id=\"b486268\"><style>.stk-b486268{margin-bottom:25px !important}.stk-b486268 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;line-height:1.1em !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-b486268 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:40px !important}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-left\">Digital solution: Apply for work visa by yourself<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Get a German residence permit for the purpose of employment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Applying for a German work visa is no doubt a complex process. There is a lot of contradictory information circulating online. The first step is obtaining a valid employment contract from the German company. After that is done, more paperwork is waiting. Documents must be gathered and translated into German. An appointment must be made at the German embassy \u2013 and, if everything works out fine, another one at the foreigner&#8217;s office in Germany. An interview must be attended for the electronic residence permit (eAt). Challenges await you at every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Here is a step-by-step explanation of what you need to do, if you want to apply for a&nbsp; residence permit for the purpose of employment in Germany!&nbsp;<em>Do it yourself online!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-75d9357\" data-block-id=\"75d9357\"><style>.stk-75d9357{height:75px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-a97aef6 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"a97aef6\"><style>.stk-a97aef6{margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-576e0c2 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"576e0c2\"><style>.stk-576e0c2{margin-top:-10px !important;margin-bottom:-10px !important;margin-left:-10px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-576e0c2-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-576e0c2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-d8a274c\" data-block-id=\"d8a274c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ff32c17\" id=\"why-should-i-ask-an-expert-to-support-me\" data-block-id=\"ff32c17\"><style>.stk-ff32c17 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-ff32c17 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Why should I ask an expert to support me?<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-def6f6a\" data-block-id=\"def6f6a\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-def6f6a\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-def-6-f-6-a-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-def-6-f-6-a-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d725a2e stk-block-background stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d725a2e\"><style>.stk-d725a2e{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important;margin-top:10px !important;margin-right:20px !important;margin-bottom:10px !important;margin-left:5px !important}.stk-d725a2e:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d725a2e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d725a2e-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">We will help you avoid making typical mistakes and guide you through the application process efficiently. There are many aspects to consider and double-check to avoid that your application is denied and you have to start all over again. A new application can take months and the job offer or promising candidate may be gone. Time and cost-intensive mistakes can be avoided with the help of an immigration expert.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-19fc086 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"19fc086\"><style>.stk-19fc086{margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ece1996 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ece1996\"><style>.stk-ece1996{margin-top:-10px !important;margin-bottom:-10px !important;margin-left:-10px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-ece1996{margin-top:2px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ece1996-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ece1996-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-46366b8\" data-block-id=\"46366b8\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-aa0f73c\" id=\"how-does-it-work\" data-block-id=\"aa0f73c\"><style>.stk-aa0f73c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-aa0f73c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How does it work?<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-f85f176\" data-block-id=\"f85f176\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-f85f176\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-f-85-f-176-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-f-85-f-176-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-50315df stk-block-background stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"50315df\"><style>.stk-50315df{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important;margin-top:10px !important;margin-right:20px !important;margin-bottom:10px !important;margin-left:5px !important}.stk-50315df:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-50315df{margin-top:10px !important;margin-right:20px !important;margin-left:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-50315df-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-50315df-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-horizontal-scroller stk-block-horizontal-scroller stk-block stk-8cd90cc\" data-block-id=\"8cd90cc\"><style>.stk-8cd90cc-horizontal-scroller{--stk-snapping:none !important;--stk-scrollbar-height:15px !important;--stk-scrollbar-height-firefox:auto !important;--stk-scrollbar-track-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5,#e8ebed) !important;--stk-scrollbar-thumb-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#003f88) !important;--stk-scrollbar-thumb-radius:25px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-8cd90cc-horizontal-scroller{--stk-column-width:200px !important;--stk-left-offset:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-8cd90cc-horizontal-scroller stk--with-scrollbar\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-54a80cd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"54a80cd\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-54a80cd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-54a80cd-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b046a23\" data-block-id=\"b046a23\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-b046a23{margin-bottom:25px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">1. Check if the university degree is accepted in Germany. Visit the federal government\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/anabin.kmk.org\/anabin.html\">information portal<\/a> for the acceptance of job qualifications. Unfortunately this website only exists in German. If you cannot find your degree on there, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kmk.org\/zab\/central-office-for-foreign-education\/statement-of-comparability-for-foreign-higher-education-qualifications.html\">get your degrees checked on here.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk--hide-desktop stk--hide-tablet stk-block stk-fb7c3b1\" data-block-id=\"fb7c3b1\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #003f88);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>scroll \u2794<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0a95375\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0a95375\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0a95375-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0a95375-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4525c86\" id=\"how-does-it-work\" data-block-id=\"4525c86\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">2. General information on the topic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de\/html\/en\/index.php\">can be accessed here (in English)<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-337c98e\" data-block-id=\"337c98e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">3. Do you have a job offer or a contract of employment?<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c71a66c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c71a66c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c71a66c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c71a66c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-50a012f\" data-block-id=\"50a012f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">4. A residence title which enables you to work in Germany usually requires the approval of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/en\/\">German Federal Employment Agency.<\/a> To speed up the process, your employer can request an approval ahead of time from the Federal Employment Agency.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-682ab64\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"682ab64\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-682ab64-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-682ab64-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-938646d\" data-block-id=\"938646d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">5. In some cases a working visa can be issued without the pre-approval of the Federal Employment Agency (i.e. Blue Card).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c35221b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c35221b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c35221b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c35221b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2d96fcb\" data-block-id=\"2d96fcb\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">6. Get information on the websites of the responsible German diplomatic representations about the necessary documents (normally these are, contract of employment, university degree or other qualifications for job, CV, application form, pre-approval letter from the Federal Employment Agency)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-73ce5c2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"73ce5c2\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-73ce5c2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-73ce5c2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1c52d7d\" data-block-id=\"1c52d7d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">7. Book an appointment to get a visa. Most embassies use an online system, sometimes you have to book the appointment via phone. All relevant information is on the relative website.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ee88fc9\" data-block-id=\"ee88fc9\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">8. When applying, you have to pay a fee. Right now it\u2019s 75 \u20ac for adults. This fee is usually paid in cash in the local currency. Please follow the advice of the diplomatic residence.<br><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ba47718\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ba47718\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ba47718-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ba47718-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e9b6587\" data-block-id=\"e9b6587\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">9. Please pay attention that all your documents and copies or scans are completed. If some documents are missing, the embassy may not accept the application and you have to book a new appointment. In some countries the waiting time can take a couple of weeks.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d39d8ef\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d39d8ef\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d39d8ef-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d39d8ef-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-045eaa6\" data-block-id=\"045eaa6\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">10. After the application, you\/ your employee may keep the passport,&nbsp; and the embassy or consulate will notify you via e-mail as soon as the visa can be picked up.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ba3f140\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ba3f140\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ba3f140-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ba3f140-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-908b899\" data-block-id=\"908b899\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">11. After your arrival in Germany, you register at the local registration office and schedule an appointment at your local foreigner\u2019s office to apply for an electronic residence title. The fee for that is approximately 100 \u20ac per person (and approximately 60 \u20ac per child). Please pay attention that all your documents are complete. Otherwise the issuing of your electronic residence title may take longer.<br><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c1ac31b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c1ac31b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c1ac31b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c1ac31b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-73db155\" data-block-id=\"73db155\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">12. Once your card has been made (takes about 3 weeks) you receive an information and you can pick it up.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-7660b1d is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"7660b1d\"><style>.stk-7660b1d{margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9e1edbd stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9e1edbd\"><style>.stk-9e1edbd{margin-top:-10px !important;margin-bottom:-10px !important;margin-left:-10px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-9e1edbd{margin-top:2px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9e1edbd-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9e1edbd-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-dd51b37\" data-block-id=\"dd51b37\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-68583a9\" id=\"cant-i-do-it-myself\" data-block-id=\"68583a9\"><style>.stk-68583a9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-68583a9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Can&#8217;t I do it myself?<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-cea266f\" data-block-id=\"cea266f\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-cea266f\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-cea-266-f-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-cea-266-f-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-91ae8a1 stk-block-background stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"91ae8a1\"><style>.stk-91ae8a1{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important;margin-top:10px !important;margin-right:20px !important;margin-bottom:10px !important;margin-left:5px !important}.stk-91ae8a1:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-91ae8a1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-91ae8a1-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Of course you can. This takes a lot of time and patience. German language skills are of advantage, especially when you don\u2019t only have to deal with a German embassy, but with public authorities in Germany. The devil is in the details and the responsibility often lies with the future employer and not the applicant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-6be220c is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"6be220c\"><style>.stk-6be220c{margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-85a673b stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"85a673b\"><style>.stk-85a673b{margin-top:-10px !important;margin-bottom:-10px !important;margin-left:-10px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-85a673b{margin-top:2px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-85a673b-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-85a673b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-5458e68\" data-block-id=\"5458e68\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c064725\" id=\"how-much-does-it-cost\" data-block-id=\"c064725\"><style>.stk-c064725 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-c064725 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How much does it cost?<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-07caf2a\" data-block-id=\"07caf2a\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-07caf2a\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-07-caf-2-a-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-07-caf-2-a-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-64f7193 stk-block-background stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"64f7193\"><style>.stk-64f7193{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important;margin-top:10px !important;margin-right:20px !important;margin-bottom:10px !important;margin-left:5px !important}.stk-64f7193:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-64f7193-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-64f7193-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You only have to pay a fee about 175\u20ac per person (children pay less); 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You need to prepare a lot of paperwork. There is so much contradictory information on the Internet. Save your time and nerves by getting support from Move to Berlin. We have detailed know-how and practical everyday experience, gathered over more than ten years. Your consultant will guide you through the whole process of applying for your German entry visa and the associated work &amp; residence permit. A consultant will be assigned to you for your individual situation, ensuring that you apply for the correct visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our mission is to contribute to a positive and welcoming German culture. We understand how overwhelming a move to another country can be. 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33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-274a813 stk-block-background stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"274a813\"><style>.stk-274a813{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important;margin-top:10px !important;margin-right:20px !important;margin-bottom:10px !important;margin-left:5px !important}.stk-274a813:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important}.stk-274a813-container{padding-bottom:25px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-274a813-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-274a813-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">We offer comprehensive assistance with visa and residence\/work permit applications in Germany. Our services cover various types of permits, including initial applications, extensions, changes of residence permits, and change of employer. <strong><em>All prices are indicated net<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-963bf86\" data-block-id=\"963bf86\"><style>.stk-963bf86 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{gap:4px !important;align-items:baseline !important}.stk-963bf86{--stk-icon-list-row-gap:10px !important;--stk-icon-height:7.75px !important}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-963bf86\"><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\"><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__group\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-f767cf0\" data-block-id=\"f767cf0\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-963bf86\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Visa &amp; Residence\/Work Permit:<\/strong> Our service fee for assisting with the visa and residence\/work permit application is <em>890,00 \u20ac.<\/em> We provide guidance and support throughout the entire process to ensure a smooth and successful application.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-6b0345c\" data-block-id=\"6b0345c\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-963bf86\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Spouse Visa &amp; Residence Permit: <\/strong>For accompanying partners applying for a spouse visa and residence permit, we offer our services at a discounted rate of <em>300,00 \u20ac.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-4dcab1e\" data-block-id=\"4dcab1e\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-963bf86\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Child Visa &amp; Residence Permit: <\/strong>For accompanying children requiring a visa and residence permit, we offer our services at a discounted rate of <em>150,00 \u20ac.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-dc80973\" data-block-id=\"dc80973\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-963bf86\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Extension Residence\/Work Permit: <\/strong>If you need assistance with extending your existing residence\/work permit, we offer our services for a fee of <em>400,00 \u20ac.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-5b1f3eb\" data-block-id=\"5b1f3eb\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-963bf86\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Change of Residence Permit:<\/strong> Should you require a change in your existing residence permit, we can assist you with the application process for a fee of <em>400,00 \u20ac.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-ce0462e\" data-block-id=\"ce0462e\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-963bf86\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Change of Employer: <\/strong>If you are changing your employer in Germany and need to update your residence permit accordingly, we offer our services for a fee of <em>400,00 \u20ac.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Our experienced team is dedicated to providing personalized support and ensuring that all necessary documentation and requirements are met. With our assistance, you can navigate the complex process of obtaining or modifying your visa and residence\/work permit in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Please note that the pricing mentioned above is subject to change and may vary depending on individual circumstances. For a precise quote and to discuss your specific needs, we recommend contacting us directly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-0399b24 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"0399b24\"><style>.stk-0399b24{margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d33ab8a stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d33ab8a\"><style>.stk-d33ab8a{margin-top:-10px !important;margin-bottom:-10px !important;margin-left:-10px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-d33ab8a{margin-top:2px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d33ab8a-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d33ab8a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-1bcc98e\" data-block-id=\"1bcc98e\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a057abd\" id=\"entry-visa-amp-residence-permit\" data-block-id=\"a057abd\"><style>.stk-a057abd .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-a057abd .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Entry visa &amp; residence permit<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-1ef0d94\" data-block-id=\"1ef0d94\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-1ef0d94\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-1-ef-0-d-94-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-1-ef-0-d-94-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-58002db stk-block-background stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"58002db\"><style>.stk-58002db{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important;margin-top:10px !important;margin-right:20px !important;margin-bottom:10px !important;margin-left:5px !important}.stk-58002db:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-58002db-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-58002db-inner-blocks\">\n<p>The visa is your entry ticket to Germany. It is usually valid for 3\u201312 months. Before your visa expires, you need to apply for a German residence &amp; work permit, which is usually valid for several years. Each visa and each permit is linked to a specific purpose of stay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-5114460 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"5114460\"><style>.stk-5114460{margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ed08a09 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ed08a09\"><style>.stk-ed08a09{margin-top:-10px !important;margin-bottom:-10px !important;margin-left:-10px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-ed08a09{margin-top:2px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ed08a09-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ed08a09-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-4332d30\" data-block-id=\"4332d30\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1cd4f71\" id=\"strong-what-kind-of-residence-permit-can-i-apply-for-strong\" data-block-id=\"1cd4f71\"><style>.stk-1cd4f71 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-1cd4f71 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What kind of residence permit can I apply for?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-3177f59\" data-block-id=\"3177f59\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-3177f59\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-3177-f-59-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-3177-f-59-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-73aa049 stk-block-background stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"73aa049\"><style>.stk-73aa049{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important;margin-top:10px !important;margin-right:20px !important;margin-bottom:10px !important;margin-left:5px !important}.stk-73aa049:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-73aa049-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-73aa049-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>You can apply for the following types of residency based on your circumstances:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list has-text-align-left stk-block stk-d8b0979\" data-block-id=\"d8b0979\"><style>.stk-d8b0979 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{gap:4px !important;align-items:baseline !important}.stk-d8b0979{--stk-icon-list-row-gap:10px !important;--stk-icon-height:16px !important}.stk-d8b0979 .stk-block-icon-list__group{margin-inline:0 auto !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-d8b0979{--stk-icon-list-row-gap:15px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ol stk-block-icon-list--column\"><ol class=\"stk-block-icon-list__group\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-fe5d1db\" data-block-id=\"fe5d1db\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Blue Card:<\/strong> If you have a university degree, which is acknowledged in Germany an annual income above 58.400,00 \u20ac (2023) you can apply for a Blue Card. The application process for the Blue Card is relatively simple.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-8475be9\" data-block-id=\"8475be9\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Standard work visa: <\/strong>If you are a professional below the Blue Card level, the process is more complex. Once you have a specific job offer in Germany, the Federal Employment Agency has to approve your work permit. They will also ensure the legality of your work contract and the adequacy of the salary.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-01ae116\" data-block-id=\"01ae116\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>IT specialist: <\/strong>In case you are an IT specialist but you do not have a university degree, you can still apply for a work visa. You need a specific job offer and you need to prove at least 3 years of professional experience in the regarding IT field.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>If your specific case is not mentioned, it is recommended to contact the appropriate authorities, as there may be different regulations that apply to your situation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-75cec0a is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"75cec0a\"><style>.stk-75cec0a{margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dee88f2 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dee88f2\"><style>.stk-dee88f2{margin-top:-10px !important;margin-bottom:-10px !important;margin-left:-10px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-dee88f2{margin-top:2px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dee88f2-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dee88f2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-6d9a53d\" data-block-id=\"6d9a53d\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-beb463a\" id=\"general-requirements-for-working-in-germany\" data-block-id=\"beb463a\"><style>.stk-beb463a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-beb463a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:18px !important}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">General Requirements for Working in Germany:<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-008ada4\" data-block-id=\"008ada4\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-008ada4\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-008-ada-4-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-008-ada-4-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-55d19b8 stk-block-background stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"55d19b8\"><style>.stk-55d19b8{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important;margin-top:10px !important;margin-right:20px !important;margin-bottom:10px !important;margin-left:5px !important}.stk-55d19b8:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7,#FBFBFC) !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-55d19b8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-55d19b8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-80854a1\" data-block-id=\"80854a1\"><style>.stk-80854a1 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{gap:4px !important;align-items:baseline !important}.stk-80854a1{--stk-icon-list-row-gap:10px !important;--stk-icon-height:16px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ol stk-block-icon-list--column\"><ol class=\"stk-block-icon-list__group\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-a7befd5\" data-block-id=\"a7befd5\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Official Work Permit: <\/strong>It is essential to obtain the official permit before starting work in Germany. Working without the proper authorization is not permitted.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-6dcab4c\" data-block-id=\"6dcab4c\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Registered Address: <\/strong>To apply for any type of residence permit, including a work permit, you must have a registered address in Berlin or Germany. 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