Visas and Entry
Depending on their country of origin, different conditions apply to skilled workers from abroad regarding entry, residence, and employment in Germany. For example, EU citizens (or nationals of Switzerland and the European Economic Area) may stay in Germany for three months without a visa and have unrestricted access to the labor market or the right to engage in self-employment. Skilled workers from non-EU countries (so-called third-country nationals), on the other hand, are generally required to present a visa or a residence permit in order to enter and work in Germany. They must apply for the visa before entering the country at a German embassy or consulate. Upon arrival in Germany, they then submit an application for a residence permit to the Foreigners’ Registration Office. Some Foreigners’ Registration Offices in Saxony-Anhalt offer digital application options, for example in the Burgenlandkreis district, as this video on the online application demonstrates (redirect to YouTube).
Certain requirements must be met to obtain a work visa. For example, you must have a signed employment contract. There are also legal regulations in Germany that make it easier for skilled workers from abroad to enter the country and join the labor market.
Do you have questions about the visa application process and entering Saxony-Anhalt? Would you like to know which legal regulations apply to you? Our regional advisors will be happy to assist you.
You can also find more information about possible residence permits and legal regulations in the Information Center.