Duration
Duration
The Germany Working (Employment) Visa provides qualified foreigners with the opportunity to settle in Germany and work in their profession. It allows its holder to enter Germany and work for up to two years, with the option of extending the visa and applying for an EU Blue Card or other types of residence permits later.
If they meet the requirements to work in Germany, any foreign national can apply for a German Employment Visa. According to the "Act on Residence," which governs the issue of foreigners' residence in Germany, the applicants coming under the following categories are eligible to apply for a German Employment Visa:
Third-world nationals with non-academic vocational qualifications or university degrees or who meet the following criteria are also eligible to apply for a Germany work visa:
Along with the visa interview, these documents are critical components of a German Work Visa application. Make sure you gather all these documents.
To get this visa, follow the steps below.
When to Apply
Apply at least three months before you intend to go for your job.
Visa Processing Time
A long-stay work visa in Germany can take anywhere from one to three months to process when the application is submitted. The duration may take to process your application is also determined by the number of applications the embassy is currently receiving. Also, it depends on your circumstances.
Duration
Your employment contract determines the length of time you are permitted to retain your permit. Your permit will be valid for two years if your agreement is for two years. However, as long as you keep your employment status, you can extend it as many times as you need.
Fees
You must have to pay a visa fee to get your application processed. A fee for a work visa typically costs 75 euros.
You will not receive a fee refund if you want to withdraw your application. Also, if the immigration authority denies the application, you will not be reimbursed even then. So, you need to pay again if you plan to reapply for a Family Reunion Visa.
You can have an extension to maintain your employment status. After getting the visa, you need to obtain a German residence permit.
Work
You can work with this visa.
Extension
You can opt for an extension.
Residence
After 90 days in Germany, you must get a resident permit to reside there.
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