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Germany Visa Pathways

12 Visa Pathways across visitor, study, skilled pr points, work employer sponsored preparation.

What do you want to do in Germany?

VisitorStudySkilled Pr PointsWork Employer SponsoredFamily PartnerInvestor BusinessResidence General

This hub is designed for destination-first orientation. Use it when you know the country and want to compare pathway categories, document patterns, and source review status before the product creates a personalized roadmap.

12 pathways12 review-sensitive12 source review pending

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Germany source trust panel

Source review pending on some pathways

Official destination authority pages should be checked before action, because policy and evidence requirements can change.

The report is a preparation document and should not be treated as legal advice or an official submission outcome.

Professional review may be appropriate for complex pathways, refusals, sponsor-linked evidence, or regulated advice questions.

Official source references exist for Germany pathways, but row-level preparation guidance should still be checked before action because evidence rules and process steps can change.

Common applicant journeys

01
Visitor
Start with Germany visitor preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.
02
Study
Start with Germany study preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.
03
Skilled Pr Points
Start with Germany skilled pr points preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.
04
Work Employer Sponsored
Start with Germany work employer sponsored preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.

Documents usually involved

Identityforms and portalpassport/photostravel purposePassport bio page and prior passportsvisa application form/accountphotos if requiredtravel itineraryadmissionacademicslanguagePassport

Professional review triggers

conditionalrecommended

Family Partner

1 pathway currently mapped for Germany family partner preparation.

1 options

GermanyFamily PartnerHigh preparationSource review pending

Family reunification visa

Spouses, children or family members joining route-supported residents/citizens in Germany.

Visa class: Family / residence

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Investor Business

1 pathway currently mapped for Germany investor business preparation.

1 options

GermanyInvestor BusinessHigh preparationSource review pending

Self-employment / freelancer visa

Founders, freelancers or self-employed applicants with viable business/professional plan.

Visa class: Business / residence

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Residence General

1 pathway currently mapped for Germany residence general preparation.

1 options

GermanyResidence GeneralHigh preparationSource review pending

Permanent settlement permit tracker

Residents preparing settlement evidence, employment, pension contributions, language/integration and residence period records.

Visa class: Settlement / permanent residence

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Skilled Pr Points

2 pathways currently mapped for Germany skilled pr points preparation.

2 options

GermanySkilled Pr PointsMedium preparationSource review pending

Opportunity Card / Chancenkarte

Qualified job seekers entering Germany to look for work under opportunity card framework.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / job search

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Assessment and language records
Experience and funds evidence
Travel and profile consistency

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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GermanySkilled Pr PointsMedium preparationSource review pending

Job seeker visa / job search residence route

Qualified applicants exploring Germany job search where opportunity card or other job search routes fit.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / job search

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Assessment and language records
Experience and funds evidence
Travel and profile consistency

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

View preparation overview Start guided check Request help after roadmap

Study

2 pathways currently mapped for Germany study preparation.

2 options

GermanyStudyMedium preparationSource review pending

National visa - Student

Students admitted to German institutions, including APS/blocked account pathways where applicable.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / long-stay study

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Admission and study intent
Financial preparation set
Identity and timeline planning

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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GermanyStudyMedium preparationSource review pending

Vocational training / apprenticeship visa

Applicants entering for vocational training, apprenticeship or preparatory course.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / training

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Admission and study intent
Financial preparation set
Identity and timeline planning

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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Visitor

1 pathway currently mapped for Germany visitor preparation.

1 options

GermanyVisitorMedium preparationSource review pending

Schengen short-stay visa for Germany

Tourism, family visit, business visit or short stay applicants whose main destination is Germany.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / short stay Schengen

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

View preparation overview Start guided check Request help after roadmap

Work Employer Sponsored

4 pathways currently mapped for Germany work employer sponsored preparation.

4 options

GermanyWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

EU Blue Card

University graduates or qualifying IT applicants with skilled job offer and salary/category criteria.

Visa class: Non-immigrant/residence / skilled work

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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GermanyWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

Visa for skilled workers with academic qualification

Skilled workers with recognised/comparable university qualification and job offer.

Visa class: Residence / skilled work

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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GermanyWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

Visa for skilled workers with vocational training

Skilled workers with recognised vocational qualification and job offer.

Visa class: Residence / skilled work

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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GermanyWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

Recognition partnership / qualification recognition route

Applicants needing German qualification recognition while linked to employer or recognition process.

Visa class: Residence / work-recognition

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Next step

Ready to build a Germany pathway plan?

When you have enough country context, guided intake can convert this overview into a saved Visa Pathway with roadmap, checklist preview, document tracker context, and optional professional-help intent.

• Start with destination and likely route already attached.
• Switch to professional-help intent only when needed.
• Keep referral and agency onboarding as separate flows.

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