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Relocate to Germany from Egypt

Egypt is an emerging source of engineering, IT, and medical talent for Germany. Egyptian professionals bring strong technical education backgrounds, particularly from universities in Cairo and Alexandria. Egyptian nationals must apply for a visa at the German embassy before travelling, and document legalisation is an important step.

Typical timeline: 8–14 weeks from application to arrival

Visa options for Egyptian professionals

EU Blue Card

For Egyptian professionals with a recognised degree and a high-salary job offer. The most streamlined path for engineers and IT specialists.

6–12 weeks

Skilled Worker Visa (§18b AufenthG)

For qualified Egyptian workers with recognised degrees or vocational qualifications and a concrete job offer.

8–14 weeks

Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card)

A points-based residence title that allows entry to Germany for up to 12 months to find qualified employment. Replaced the Job Seeker Visa in June 2024. Requires qualifications, financial means (€1,091/month), and German A1 or English B2.

6–10 weeks

Required documents

Documents typically needed for Egyptian nationals applying for a German work visa.

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
University degree legalised by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and German Embassy
Degree recognition (ZAB evaluation)
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of health insurance
Biometric passport photos
CV in English or German
Proof of accommodation in Germany
Birth certificate (legalised)

Tips for relocating from Egypt

Egyptian documents require legalisation (not apostille) — this involves the Egyptian MFA and German Embassy

The German Embassy in Cairo handles visa applications — appointment wait times can be long

Start document legalisation and ZAB recognition in parallel to save time

Many Egyptian engineering degrees from top universities are already in the anabin database

Consider using the Fast Track procedure through the Federal Employment Agency

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We review every situation case by case

While this guide provides general information, every relocation is different. Your talent will only be able to start working in Germany once they have received their residence title (Aufenthaltstitel) — or a Fiktionsbescheinigung that explicitly permits employment. Even for visa-free nationalities, this means careful timing. Our immigration experts assess each case individually to find the fastest, most compliant route — so your new hire starts on schedule, not in legal limbo.

Why companies choose relokate

Unlike generic relocation agencies or pure-play software, relokate combines both — so nothing falls through the cracks.

Software + human experts

Most competitors offer either software or service. relokate gives you a real-time dashboard backed by dedicated immigration specialists who handle the actual process.

Germany-deep, not global-wide

We focus exclusively on relocations to Germany. That means deeper expertise in German immigration law, local Ausländerbehörde processes, and the nuances that generalist platforms miss.

Case-by-case assessment

No two relocations are the same. We evaluate each hire's nationality, qualifications, family situation, and timeline to find the fastest compliant path — not a one-size-fits-all template.

Start-date certainty

Your talent can only work once they hold their title. We anticipate bottlenecks and manage timelines proactively, so your team can plan around a realistic start date — not a hopeful one.