What You Need To Know To Apply For Germany Work Permit

Germany Work Permit Requirements

You have to hold a few required documents to apply for a German work permit. Part of them is the requirements you have collected for your work visa. Some of them are new. Remember that you can only apply for a German work permit inside the country. It’s not possible to apply from another country. Collect and submit the below items for a work permit:

1. Application form

You could receive the form in person from the immigration office. It is also possible to download it from the office’s website.

1. Passport
2. Photo
3. Proof of having enough funds

Provide evidence that you can pay your expenses in Germany. The proof varies according to your status:

Employed

• Work contract signed by you and German employer. It must state the work you will be doing.
• A confirmation or approval letter from the German employer stating you are working with him/her.
• Payslips
• Social security payments.

Freelancers of self-employed

• Tax returns
• It must be from a verified tax consultant.

Retired

• Pension statement

Insurance

Having health insurance is mandatory for everyone who applies for a Germany Residence Permit. The type of permit does not matter. Ensure the officials accept the health insurance you buy. Also, it must cover all of your expenses:

• Illness
• Accident
• Repatriation (death cases)

Registered address

Provide the formal-registered address in Germany.

Proof of accommodation

You could provide a rental agreement or a purchase certificate.

Previous education certificate

Note: Please remember that the officials could always ask for more documents.

Germany Work Permit Application Process

The application process for a German work permit is as follows:

Entering Germany

You have to be in Germany to apply for a work permit. A work visa is permission to enter Germany. A work permit is authorization to stay and work in the country. You could enter the country through a German work visa or job seeker visa.

Registration

Once you get to Germany, you have to register your address with a Registration Office. Remember that you have to do this part within the first two weeks of arrival. You could provide a rental agreement or a bill to prove your address.

Appointment

Set a meeting with the immigration authorities. You could schedule a meeting with the nearest one in your city or neighborhood.

Requirements

You have to submit a few documents for a German work permit. See the list of them in the section above.

Interview

Get to the Immigration authorities in time. Bring all the requirements. Also, bring money to pay for the work permit application.

Processing

Wait until the officials issue the permit. They will inform you of further steps to follow.

When you receive the permit, there is nothing left to do. Enjoy your stay in Germany. You have nothing to do unless you want to extend your permit. You have to do it at least two weeks before expiry.

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How Long is the German work permit Valid?

A German work permit is often valid for one year. Yet, its validity depends on your employment contract.

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Can I Bring My Family Under a Germany Work Permit?

The answer has got to be YES. You have the authorization to bring your family under a German work permit. However, you can only bring your:

• Spouse
• Under 18 children

You and your family members must be eligible to join. There are rules for you and the one who wants to join you in Germany:

• You, as the sponsor, must have enough room.
• Have enough funds to support your family’s expenses.
• The family member joining you must be fluent in German. Basic fluency will suffice.

Can I Extend my Germany Work Permit?

Yes. It is possible to extend your German work permit. But you have to do it in time. It would be better to apply at least 2-3 weeks before the permit gets expires.

Let’s sum up…

In this article, we explained all you should know about German work permit.

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