How to Move to Germany (Four possible ways for Non-EU Citizens).
Germany has been deemed as the fifth most favourable country to move to.
This favorability is due to its well-performing economy, education system, and employment
opportunities.
People from all over the world want to have a chance to move to Germany.
This video will focus on information about how to move to Germany and general immigration
to Germany.
To immigrate to Germany, you will need a valid reason.
There are several reasons why foreign nationals move to Germany, and they include the following
reasons, which will be explained in more details below.
German immigration for employment, Immigration for education,
Immigration for entrepreneurs, Immigration for family reunions,
Immigration residence permits.
Even though there are many ways to immigrate to Germany, and each has some specific requirements,
there are still similarities between them.
To be eligible to move to Germany, you must fulfil the following criteria:
Prove of Financial Stability Each immigration purpose has a financial threshold
which applicants need to fulfil, but regardless of intent, applicants must prove that they
can finance themselves in Germany.
Even if you will be working in Germany, you must have the initial funds to cover your
expenses until you get your salary.
Have Health Insurance You will not be able to immigrate to Germany
without proper health insurance coverage.
The recommended way is to get German health insurance since you cannot be sure whether
German authorities will accept foreign health insurance.
Have at Least Basic Proficiency in German
To be able to live in Germany, you will need to know German.
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages has three levels of language
proficiency, A, B and C. Each one has two parts.
Language proficiency is divided into A1/A2 or basic, B1/B2 or proficient in the language,
and C1/C2 or advanced language skills.
To immigrate to Germany, you will need to enter the exams and pass them up to either
A1 or B1.
If you want to get a permanent residence, you will need a higher proficiency of C1 or
C2 level.
Get a German Visa Non- EU citizens are required to apply and
get a visa before entering Germany.
All other nationals do not need a visa to enter Germany.
They may apply for a residence permit after entering Germany without a visa.
After going through the criteria needed in order to be eligible to move to Germany, we
should now be able to give reasons why foreign nationals move to Germany as outlined above.
Immigration for employment.
Germany has reported a shortage of skilled workers and highly qualified people.
They are continually looking for engineers, IT professionals, medical workers, and other
qualified professionals.
In order to encourage such people to emigrate to Germany, foreign immigration authorities
have relaxed the stringent requirements to go to Germany and work.
Thus, one of the most popular means of immigration to Germany is finding a job in the country.
As an employee in Germany, you will get the chance to work as long as your residence permit
allows it.
If your employer wants to continue your working relationship even after your work permit is
getting close to expiration, you can apply for an extension or after a certain period;
you could also apply for permanent residence.
However, if you are an unskilled worker, it will be much more difficult to immigrate to
Germany based on employment.
Immigration for Education.
Many people are not aware of this, but Germany offers free education.
Unlike countries like the USA, which have enormous tuition fees, universities in Germany
either have very low fees or do not charge anything at all.
Because of this, Germany is a popular place to immigrate for education purposes.
To immigrate to Germany for completing a university degree, you must obtain a visa to study in
Germany.
If you get your education visa for Germany and complete your degree, you can remain in
Germany to search for a job for a limited time.
If you can find a job during that time, you are allowed to stay in Germany.
Reports suggest that up to 54% of students who complete a degree in Germany stay and
find a job there.
Entrepreneurship Purposes.
If you are an investor with an interest in Germany, then you are in luck.
Entrepreneurs and investors who create economic opportunities in Germany are allowed to immigrate
there.
There is, however, a certain threshold of investment that you need to make.
As of the writing of this article, that amount is 250,000 Euros.
Additionally, you will need to get a Self Employment Visa, which falls under the category
of Germany Working Visa.
To get the Visa, you must prove the following: That you have the required funds to invest,
That your investment will benefit the German economy,
That your investment is demanded in the country.
If you maintain your status as an entrepreneur in Germany, you will also be allowed unlimited
extensions of your residence permit after three years.
Unlimited extensions of your residence permit mean that you can enter and leave the country
whenever you want.
Entrepreneurs from around the world bring their ideas to the lucrative German market.
However, it is advisable for entrepreneurs to work with business immigration lawyers
who can oversee their applications and business plans.
Immigrating for Family Reunion purposes.
There are instances when people move to Germany for various reasons but have to leave their
family behind in their home countries.
All spouses and children under 16 years old can apply for immigration to Germany to join
their spouses or parents.
To be eligible for the family reunion immigration, spouses must prove that they are married,
and the children must have birth certificates.
For children under 16 years old, it is not necessary to have German language skills since
they are assumed to be able to learn it quickly.
However, for children over 16 years old, there must be sufficient proof of German language
proficiency and the ability to adapt and integrate.
As for spouses, they will need to have at least an A1 German proficiency to qualify.
If the spouse already in Germany could work, the same would apply to the joining spouse.
The visas for spouses are bound by the same conditions.
Immigration Resident Permit.
When you get one of the visas for immigration, you will also get a residence permit.
The residence permits can be temporary and permanent.
Temporary residence permits allow foreign nationals to stay in Germany for a specified
period and then return to their home countries.
Permanent residence permits mean that the foreign national can stay in Germany as long
as they want to, can leave and return to the country whenever they want to.
However, a permanent residence permit does not mean that you get a German citizen.
That is another process entirely.
In general, Germany has two temporary residence permits and one permanent.
They include: Standard Residence Permit, the European Union (EU) Blue Card and the Settlement
Permit or Permanent Residence Permit.
Standard Residence Permit This type of residence permit is used for
all immigration purposes noted above and for others, such as completing training courses,
for former Germans who want to return to Germany and those who go to Germany for political
and humanitarian reasons.
The standard residence permit is valid for some time and can be extended.
European Union (EU) Blue Card The EU Blue Card for Germany is given to foreign
national workers (who are not citizens of EU countries) who have high qualifications
and want to work in Germany and apply those skills.
High qualifications mean that the person has an undergraduate or graduate degree in any
given field.
To qualify for the EU Blue Card, you will need to have already found a job in Germany,
and the minimum annual salary must be 56,800 Euros.
The EU Blue Card grants its holders the right to stay in Germany for four years, with a
possibility of changing their residence permit into a permanent settlement.
To qualify for permanent settlement, the person must show enough German proficiency, meet
specific financial requirements, and have worked in Germany for more than 33 months
in their place of employment which requires the skills gained with the highest qualifications.
Settlement Permit or Permanent Residence Permit The permanent residence permit in Germany
is called the Settlement Permit.
The Settlement Permit is given to those who have had either a standard residence permit
or an EU Blue Card for at least five years and meet certain language requirements.
Having fulfilled every relevant condition and term, like stating the reason for your
movement, either for education purposes or for employment, and also followed the basic
criteria needed before movement for example; having at least a German proficiency, getting
a visa and health insurance, you as a Non-EU citizen is free to move to Germany for any
valid reasons.
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