Immigration Law Reference
Every work visa and residence permit type — simplified from the actual legal text, with employer obligations, required documents, process steps, and timelines. Built for HR teams, not lawyers.
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Visa types covered
2026
Thresholds updated
B2B
Employer-focused
DE + EN
Bilingual content
The §18b residence permit is for qualified professionals with a recognised university degree who have a concrete job offer in Germany. Unlike the Blue Card, there is no minimum salary requirement — making it ideal for roles below the Blue Card threshold.
The §18a residence permit is for non-EU professionals with a recognised vocational qualification (Berufsausbildung) — such as nurses, electricians, mechanics, or technicians. The qualification must be formally recognised as equivalent to a German vocational degree.
The complete document checklist for every German visa type — employer documents, candidate documents, and process steps in one printable guide. Used by 200+ HR teams.
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Plain-language definitions of German immigration terms.
Visa requirements by nationality — documents, timelines, tips.
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