Please prepare these documents before your visa appointment. Many take time to obtain — start early so your relocation can move as fast as possible.
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- Passport valid for at least 12 months with minimum 2 blank pagesrequired
- Biometric passport photorequiredNo older than 6 months, white background, front-facing — photo requirements ↗
- Current CV in English or Germanrequired
Will your family be accompanying you to Germany?
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- Valid visa or residence permit for each family memberfamily
- Valid passport for each family member — same requirements as candidatefamily
- Biometric passport photo for each family memberfamily
- Marriage certificatefamilyIf not in English or German: translated by an accredited translator — translation & legalisation guide ↗
- Birth certificate for each childfamilyIf not in English or German: translated by an accredited translator — translation & legalisation guide ↗
- Spouse's current CV in English or GermanfamilyFamily reunification guide ↗
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- Official original degree or diploma certificaterequiredIf not in English or German: translated by an accredited translator — translation & legalisation guide ↗
- Degree recognition confirmed via Anabin or ZABrequiredCheck anabin.kmk.org ↗ · Degree recognition guide ↗
- Proof of work experience — min. 3 years within the last 7 yearsif applicableOfficial employment certificates from former employers — work experience guide ↗
- Additional certificates or professional qualificationsif applicable
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Please prepare these documents to apply for your new or updated residence permit so you can start your new role as soon as possible.
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- Current residence permit — front and back, including Zusatzblatt if applicablerequired
- Passport valid for at least 12 months with minimum 2 blank pagesrequired
- Biometric passport photorequiredNo older than 6 months, white background, front-facing — photo requirements ↗
- Current CV in English or Germanrequired
- Current Anmeldung (registration certificate)required
- Current rental agreementrequired
Does your family require assistance with their immigration?
Family documents
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- Valid visa or residence permit for each family memberfamily
- Valid passport for each family member — same requirements as candidatefamily
- Biometric passport photo for each family memberfamily
- Anmeldung (registration certificate) for each family memberfamily
- Health insurance card for each family memberfamily
- Marriage certificatefamilyIf not in English or German: translated — translation & legalisation guide ↗
- Birth certificate for each childfamilyIf not in English or German: translated — translation & legalisation guide ↗
- Spouse's current CV in English or GermanfamilyFamily reunification guide ↗
Qualifications & work experience
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- Official original degree or diploma certificaterequiredIf not a German degree and not in English or German: translated — translation & legalisation guide ↗
- Degree recognition confirmed via Anabin or ZABrequiredCheck anabin.kmk.org ↗ · Degree recognition guide ↗
- Proof of work experience — min. 3 years within the last 7 yearsif applicableOfficial employment certificates from former employers — work experience guide ↗
- Additional certificates or professional qualificationsif applicable
Save & share your checklist — download it as a PDF and send it to your relokate consultant so they know exactly where you stand and can kick off your immigration journey without delay.