Work Visa Types? There are several types of work visas in Germany. The visa category an individual qualifies for will depend on their qualifications. Visa Type Education German Level Work Experience Contract Other Conditions Annual Salary Threshold Skilled worker (Blue Card) Special category ­IT and nursing German Degree/ Indian University Degree with German Recognition. (minimum 3 years of study). No degree but 3 years minimum education necessary for IT workers, educators and nurses Employer decides No legal requirement 2 years of relevant experience for degree holders; 3 years for non-degree holders Minimum 6-month job offer Employment has to be related to qualifications; regulated occupations need license to practice € 41,041.80(shortage occupations) € 45,300 (other occupations) Qualified professionals (special categories include drivers and nurses) Professionally experienced workers Recognition Partnership Recognition of Indian qualifications Opportunity Card (point system) for seeking employment after arrival Indian Government recognized university qualification or vocational qualification(minimum 2 years) Qualification from German Chamber of Commerce Abroad(AHK) that meets the requirements of the Vocational Training Act(BBiG) Indian Government recognized university qualification or vocational qualification(minimum 2 years) Qualification from German Chamber of Commerce Abroad(AHK) that meets the requirements of the Vocational Training Act(BBiG), Indian Government recognized university qualification or vocational qualification (minimum 2 years) Indian Government recognized university qualification or vocational qualification (minimum 2 years) Qualification obtained in Germany Full equivalence of qualification obtained in India Partial recognition of University degree or at least two years Indian vocational qualification Professional qualification from a German Chamber of Commerce Abroad(AHK) of category A recognized by the BIBB No legal requirement 2 years(need not be linked to qualifications) Specific offer where the skillset needs a degree or qualified vocational training. Not specified; employer specifies A2 At least 2 years of professional work experience in the intended profession, within the last five years Employment only for non­regulated professions Employer is a training company or suitable for further training Written recognition partnership NA agreement between employer and employee that states that the employee will be able to actively pursue the recognition procedure after entry to Germany. A2 NA 20 hours/ week of work is possible A1 NA (B2 English is also accepted) 20 hours/ week of work is possible Bundesagentur fur Arbeit(German Federal Employment Agency) has to approve the employment € 40,770( € 49,830 if the worker is over 45 years old and will work for Germany for the first time) Recognition of qualification through ZAB.Contract approved by Federal Agency for Employment € 40,770(49,830 if the worker is over 45 years old and will work for Germany) The employer must be NA suitable for a recognition partnership. This means that the company already has experience in providing vocational training Contract approved by Federal agency for Employment. Show Minimum 6 points Criteria: Qualification Recognition-4; Shortage Occupation-1; Experience in area of formal education­2-3; German-1-3; Age-1-2 Previous stay-1; Spouse-1 There is a need to show secure financial means: blocked account with 12,324 Euros annually at least € 1,027 per month(as of 2024) or Declaration of Commitment.