5 Immigrant Visas for Work, Family and Business for Germany

 National passport with at least 3 months validity and two blank pages.

Bank statements from the previous three months.

Invitation letter stating the purpose of visit.

Health insurance stating coverage for emergency medical or hospitalization with a minimum of 30,000 Euros.

Company covering letter with entire travel plan.

2 fully completed application forms. Printed and signed at the end.

2 passport photographs. Please follow the guidelines. If your face measures less than 27mm or more than 40mm on the photo than it will be rejected.

Health insurance. Compulsory certificate from German employer, valid from date of employment. If not already included in the compulsory health insurance a separate travel insurance has to be presented for the time frame from arrival in Germany until beginning of employment.

An employment contract / binding job offer with details of gross annual salary and a detailed description of the employment in Germany.

Approval by the Federal Employment Agency (if applicable, ot a requirement in all cases).

Copies of diplomas, certificates, or any official transcript that proves your qualifications.

Personal covering letter explaining the exact purpose and duration of stay. This is required in all German visa application. 

Printed receipt of paid visa fee. The visa fee for a German long-stay visa is €75.

Copy of police or character certificate. 

You need a passport/travel document valid for at least 6 months.

You must possess the required skill/experience demanded by the job offered. 

You need a job offer from an employer in Germany.

You should be of good character and health.

You need valid travel insurance covering the entire period of stay.

http://www.bamf.de/EN/Migration/Arbeiten/BuergerDrittstaat/Hochqualifizierte/hochqualifizierte-node.html

1 copy of your passport’s data page (A4 size copy).

Proof of minimum 30 thousand euros worth health insurance.

Document, like a bank statement, to show that you have sufficient means of subsistence (if requested). 

Personal covering letter explaining the purpose of stay in Germany.

Proof of academic qualification (academic degree certificate or mark sheets).

Copy of Valid employment contract with job description and wage details.

Evidence of sufficient knowledge in German language (as applicable).

You must have a concrete job offer from German university/research center.

You must have a personal cover letter with reason of stay and research explained.

You must have educational and professional evidence to prove your skills as a scientist or senior researcher.

http://www.bamf.de/EN/Migration/migration-node.html

A valid passport (issued in the past 10 years and valid for at least 12 months after your scheduled return) with a copy of the data page.

3 passport pictures based on biometric specifications.

A cover letter where you explain the objective of your visit, how you plan to find employment, and your alternative career plans if you cannot find a job.

Diploma of your degree (or any other proof of academic qualification from a German or non-German university) as well as any certificates of previous work experience.

Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your stay in Germany by showing one of the following documents: Verpflichtungserklärung (formal obligation letter) by a sponsor living in Germany, Bank account statement, or Blocked bank account.

Proof of personal status in your home country, such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, and others (translated in English) (as applicable).

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Master’s Degree from a German university or an equivalent foreign degree.

The applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in your related field of study.

The applicant must show proof that you have sufficient funds to cover your stay during the time you are in Germany.

The applicant must have travel or medical insurance for your entire stay in Germany or until you get your Work Permit.

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Duly completed national visa application form.

Several printed samples of the previous artist work like a portfolio.

You need to show a license or other authorization to show evidence of your expertise and relevance to pursue the intended profession (if applicable).

Letters of commitments from future customers/employers/clients.

Evidence showing you have enough money to cover your living and freelancing costs like latest bank statements, profit/loss statement.

Recommendation letters from previous employers.

Payment proof of the visa application fee.

Your skill must fall under the art and culture category and must contribute to the German economy

You should have your financing secured for your stay and be able to show it as evidence

You must have an address to register at Germany

You must have a freelance plan to show, if requested.

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