Send this checklist to your candidate so they can prepare everything in advance — and start working with you as soon as possible.*
- 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
- 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
- Birth certificate for each childfamilyIf not in English or German: translated by an accredited translator
- Spouse's current CV in English or Germanfamily
- Official original degree or diploma certificaterequiredIf not in English or German: translated by an accredited translator
- Degree recognition confirmed via Anabin or ZABrequiredCheck anabin.kmk.org ↗
- Proof of work experience — min. 3 years within the last 7 yearsif applicableOfficial employment certificates from former employers
- Additional certificates or professional qualificationsif applicable
Save & share the checklist — download it as a PDF and send it to your candidate or your relokate consultant, so everyone knows exactly where the case stands and the immigration process can start without delay.
* This is a general list of the most common documents needed for a visa application. Depending on the individual case, the embassy may request additional documents — it always reserves the right to ask for more.
Send this checklist to your candidate so they can prepare everything in advance — and start working with you as soon as possible.*
- 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
- 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
- Birth certificate for each childfamilyIf not in English or German: translated
- Spouse's current CV in English or Germanfamily
- Official original degree or diploma certificaterequiredIf not a German degree and not in English or German: translated
- Degree recognition confirmed via Anabin or ZABrequiredCheck anabin.kmk.org ↗
- Proof of work experience — min. 3 years within the last 7 yearsif applicableOfficial employment certificates from former employers
- Additional certificates or professional qualificationsif applicable
Save & share the checklist — download it as a PDF and send it to your candidate or your relokate consultant, so everyone knows exactly where the case stands and the immigration process can start without delay.
* This is a general list of the most common documents needed for a residence permit application. Depending on the individual case, the immigration office (Ausländerbehörde) may request additional documents — it always reserves the right to ask for more.