Bringing foreign skilled workers to Germany - requirements

Employing skilled workers from abroad

Immigration of foreign skilled labour is a decisive step in combating the Skilled labour shortage in Germany. An important point here is the requirements for the Immigration. This article will help you to find out about the necessary requirements and regulations that Skilled workers from abroad must fulfil in order to be allowed to work in Germany.

Basic requirements for foreign skilled workers

The basic requirements include, among other things more recognised a foreign university or professional qualification and, where applicable, proof of language skills. In addition, foreign skilled workers often have to fulfil special Professional qualifications and Professional experience can prove.

Further requirements

In addition to the basic requirements, there are other requirements that must be met. These can vary depending on the industry and profession:

  • Specialists in the medical field have to complete additional recognition and examinations.
  • Legal provisions such as visa and residence regulations play an important role.
  • Industry-specific qualifications and certificates may be required.
  • Language skills can vary depending on the professional field and employer.

These additional requirements ensure that the international labour force are optimally prepared for the German market. 

What prevents workers from abroad from coming to Germany?

Despite the many possibilities, there are also obstacles that foreign experts from coming to Germany. Bureaucratic procedures, lengthy Recognition processes and Language barriers are some of the challenges that make the process more difficult. Adapting to the German culture and way of working can also act as a deterrent, as can the uncertainty surrounding the recognition of qualifications.

Improvements to the law for foreign skilled workers

In order to overcome these obstacles, various legal improvements have been introduced in recent years:

  1. The Skilled Labour Immigration Act creates clear regulations.
  2. Acceleration the recognition of foreign qualifications.
  3. Programmes for Support for integration were introduced.
  4. Support programmes for the improvement of Language skills.

These measures make it easier to enter the German labour market.

Germany needs more labour immigration

Due to demographic change and the increasing Demand for skilled labour Germany is dependent on the immigration of qualified labour force dependent. In particular the IT- and Healthcare industry suffer from the Shortage of skilled labour. A reinforced Immigration policy and targeted Recruitment strategies are necessary to ensure economic progress.

Do you necessarily need a German qualification to work as a skilled worker in Germany?

No, Professionals do not need to have a German qualification in order to work in Germany. A recognised or Comparable foreign university or professional qualification is permitted in Germany in order to work. The Skilled Labour Immigration Act facilitates this process by simplifying the recognition of foreign qualifications and establishing clear rules for the recognition of foreign qualifications. Immigration creates.

What jobs can you do as a skilled worker with a recognised qualification in Germany?

With a recognised qualification you can foreign skilled labour work in various areas. Specialists are particularly in demand in the following areas IT, Engineering, Medicine and care. Trades and technical professions also offer numerous opportunities.

Job search opportunity map

The Opportunity map is new and makes it possible to make it easier for skilled workers to find work in Germany. This is how you get the opportunity card:

  • You are already a skilled worker in terms of residence law with a recognised qualification. In this case, there are no further special requirements for obtaining the Opportunity map to receive.
  • Without residence status, the Opportunity map can be acquired under the following conditions: a recognised foreign Professional qualification OR a foreign university degree, German language skills (level A1) or good English (level B2) language skills. Once you have fulfilled these entry requirements, there are various ways to collect points.

How can you collect points for the opportunity card?

In order to Opportunity map points can be collected in various ways:

  • A notice of recognition from a German recognition centre
  • Language skills in German and/or, English
  • Professional experience in the field of professional qualification or university degree
  • Professional qualification/university degree in a bottleneck occupation
  • Compliance with certain age limits when applying for the opportunity card
  • Partner fulfils the requirements for an opportunity card and also applies for one
  • Legal prior residence in Germany

These points increase the chances of obtaining an opportunity card and thus facilitate access to the German labour market.

How Temporary Work International can help

The immigration of Skilled workers from abroad is of crucial importance for Germany. The necessary requirements can be met through clear regulations and support. In this way, the shortage of skilled labour can be remedied and the economy strengthened.

Zeitarbeit International offers comprehensive support with recruitment and integration of foreign skilled labour. We can help you with our expertise:

  1. Placement of qualified labourTemporary workers and subcontractors
  2. Support with the Recognition of foreign qualifications
  3. Help with compliance with legal provisions and Visa processes
  4. Provision of German-speaking staff from abroad
  5. Promotion of the Integration and improvement of Language skills
Temporary work International

Contact us for professional support with the Recruitment of international specialists to receive.