For Indians planning to work in Germany, there are several visa options depending on qualifications, job type, and career goals. Here are the main visa options:
- EU Blue Card
- This is for highly skilled professionals with a university degree and a job offer.
- Minimum salary requirement is €45,300/year.
- German Work Visa
- This is for skilled workers with a confirmed job offer.
- Requires recognition of qualifications.
- Job Seeker Visa
- This is for professionals who want to search for jobs in Germany.
- Valid for 6 months.
- ICT Card (Intra-Corporate Transfer)
- For employees of multinational companies being transferred to Germany.
- Applies to managers, specialists, or trainees sent by their company.
- Research Visa
- For researchers, PhD students, and academics.
- Requires a hosting agreement with a recognized German research institution.
- Freelance / Self-Employment Visa
- For freelancers, entrepreneurs, and self-employed professionals.
- Popular in IT, design, and creative sectors.