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Germany — Work Visa

Turn a Job Offer into a Residence Permit

The German Work Visa (sections 18a/18b of the Residence Act) is for skilled professionals with a recognised qualification and a signed German employment contract. It is the most direct route to earning a German salary — and the foundation for permanent residence.

4–10 wks

Typical Processing

€3,000+

Typical Monthly Salary

48,200+

Gross Yearly Threshold (Many Roles)

4 yrs

Then PR Possible

What You Need

Key requirements

The essentials before you begin. Each one gets validated and handled by our team.

Job Offer

A signed, valid employment contract from a German employer.

Qualification

A recognised university degree or German vocational training (Fachkraft).

Recognition

Proof your qualification is recognised in Germany (ZAB / Anerkennung).

Documents

Passport, photos, CV, contract, employer details and application forms.

Application Process

How we get you through it

A transparent, step-by-step process with a dedicated case officer from start to decision.

01

Offer & Check

We validate your contract, salary and title against German requirements.

02

Recognition

Qualification recognition and any necessary equivalence checks processed.

03

Visa File

Application at the German mission in Pakistan with full supporting file.

04

Landing

Employment starts, registration, health insurance and residence card.

Timeline

How long it really takes

Realistic timeframes per stage — updated live as your application moves.

1

Recognition

4–12 weeks
2

Visa Decision

4–10 weeks
3

Relocation

1–2 months
4

PR Eligibility

From 4 years
FAQs

Questions, answered

Yes — a job-seeker visa converts directly into a work visa once you sign a contract.

Ready to start your application?

A German job offer is the strongest card you can hold. Let's convert it into a visa.