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Relocate to Germany from Indonesia

Indonesia is a growing source of IT, engineering, and healthcare talent for Germany. Indonesian professionals are increasingly sought after by German tech companies. Indonesian nationals must apply for a visa at the German embassy before travelling, and document legalisation is an important step.

Typical timeline: 10–16 weeks from application to arrival

Visa options for Indonesian professionals

EU Blue Card

For Indonesian professionals with a recognised degree and a qualifying salary offer. Common for IT and engineering graduates from top Indonesian universities.

8–12 weeks

Skilled Worker Visa (§18b AufenthG)

For qualified Indonesian workers with recognised qualifications and a job offer in Germany.

8–16 weeks

Vocational Training Visa (§16a AufenthG)

For Indonesians accepted into a recognised vocational training programme in Germany. Germany actively recruits from Indonesia for certain sectors.

8–12 weeks

Required documents

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

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
University degree legalised by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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
SKCK (police clearance certificate)

Tips for relocating from Indonesia

Indonesian documents need legalisation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu)

The German Embassy in Jakarta handles visa applications — processing can take longer during peak periods

Degrees from ITB, UI, and UGM are often already in the anabin database

Germany and Indonesia have bilateral programmes for vocational training and nursing recruitment

German language skills (even basic A1) can speed up integration and are required for some visa routes

relokate best practice

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.