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Verified pathway
Work Permit
Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
What this authority does not publish
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Processing time
Same national-visa rule as other long-stay visas: may take several months; if foreigners-authority consent is needed, 'bis zu drei Monaten, gelegentlich auch länger'. Varies by mission. No fixed month range is stored.
Source: Federal Foreign Office · verified 2026-08-15
EUR 75
National visa fee EUR 75 (Federal Foreign Office / AufenthV § 46). After arrival, issuing a residence permit is a separate AufenthV § 45 charge of EUR 100. Do not treat 75 as the total of visa plus permit.
Source: Federal Foreign Office · verified 2026-08-15
From EUR 1,091
Blocked account with a minimum of EUR 1,091 net per month, amount applicable in 2026, or a declaration of commitment. A part-time job of at least EUR 1,091 net per month can also meet the requirement.
Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
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37 verified pathways. 23 additional routes stay labelled not yet verified.