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Immigration & Visas1 July 2026

Western Balkans Regulation: Hiring to Germany

The Westbalkanregelung lets companies hire workers from 6 Balkan countries for any job — no qualification recognition needed. How it works and who qualifies.

Hanna Kovacs·10 min read
Immigration & Visas

Hiring Chancenkarte Holders in Germany: Employer Guide 2026

Chancenkarte employer guide: hire non-EU talent already in Germany. 20-hour rule, Probebeschäftigung, Blue Card conve...

10 min · Hanna Kovacs
Immigration & Visas

Internship Visa Germany 2026: Requirements & Process

Internship visa Germany 2026: who needs one, mandatory vs voluntary rules, §16a vs §16e AufenthG, BA approval timelin...

9 min · Hanna Kovacs
Immigration & Visas

Hiring International Talent in Germany: 2026 §45c Rules

New §45c AufenthG requires employers to provide Fair Integration leaflets to non-EU hires recruited from abroad. A st...

8 min · Hanna Kovacs
Immigration & Visas

Work Permit Germany 2026: Employer Guide

Every work permit route to Germany explained — Blue Card, skilled worker visa, ICT card, and more. Which one fits you...

14 min · Katharina Hilgers
Immigration & Visas

Chancenkarte Germany: How It Works & Who Qualifies

The Chancenkarte lets qualified professionals come to Germany to look for work — without a job offer. Points system, ...

9 min · Katharina Hilgers
Immigration & Visas

Permanent Residence Germany: Requirements & How to Apply

How to get permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis) in Germany. Requirements for Blue Card holders, skilled work...

10 min · Katharina Hilgers
Immigration & Visas

Hiring IT Talent from Abroad: Germany Guide 2026

Complete guide to hiring IT specialists from abroad to Germany. Blue Card without degree, salary thresholds, fast-tra...

10 min · Hanna Kovacs
Immigration & Visas

Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz 2026: Employer Guide

Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz explained: 2020 original through 2026 updates. Blue Card threshold, Chancenkarte, IT wi...

12 min · Katharina Hilgers
Immigration & Visas

Degree Recognition Germany: HR Guide to Anerkennung

How to get a foreign degree recognised in Germany — ZAB, anabin, and the recognition process explained. Timelines, co...

9 min · Hanna Kovacs
Immigration & Visas

Regulated Professions Germany 2026: How to Check

Regulated vs non-regulated professions in Germany. Is logistics manager, engineer, or architect regulated? How to che...

10 min · Hanna Kovacs
Immigration & Visas

Germany Immigration Law 2026: Key Changes for Employers

All 2026 immigration law changes: new Blue Card thresholds (€50,700), Chancenkarte expansion, digital consular portal...

12 min · Katharina Hilgers
Immigration & Visas

EU Blue Card Germany 2026: €50,700 Salary Threshold Explained

Does your hire qualify? €50,700 general / €45,934 shortage roles in 2026. IT without degree (3+ yrs exp). §81a fast-t...

15 min · Katharina Hilgers

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