Route 01
Germany — Healthcare Worker Visa
Healthcare
120dEmployer required
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Central Europe
DE · Berlin
Germany
Most popularEU MemberSchengen Area
Largest job market in the EU. Free public universities (incl. for internationals).
Key facts
What to know about Germany
Capital
Berlin
Language
German
Currency
EUR
Corp. tax
15%
Min. wage
EUR 2,151
per month
Avg. net salary
EUR 3,100
per month
Major cities
BerlinMunichFrankfurt
Why move here
- Largest job market in the EU
- Free public universities (incl. for internationals)
- B1 German required for citizenship
- EU Blue Card for skilled workers
Cost of living
Approximate monthly costs for a single person in Berlin (EUR equivalent).
Rent (1-bed, city centre)€1,100
Groceries€280
Transport pass€90
Indicative · subject to city
Visa routes
Your paths into Germany
Typical processing: 4–12 weeks. Choose the route that matches your role and qualifications.
Route 02
Germany — IT Specialist (§ 19c AufenthG)
IT Specialist
60dEmployer required
Route 03
Germany — Skilled Worker Visa (Fachkräfte)
Skilled Worker
90dEmployer required
Route 04
Job-Seeker Visa (Chancenkarte / §20)
JOB_SEEKER
45d
- 1Submit application + biometrics at consulate
- 2Embassy review + interview
- 3Visa issued
Labour law
Germany's Employment Act (Arbeitszeitgesetz) limits working hours to 8 hours/day (up to 10 with compensation). Contracts must be provided in writing and probation periods cannot exceed 6 months. Collective bargaining agreements (Tarifverträge) cover most sectors and often set wages above the statutory minimum of €12.41/hour.
Worker rights
Workers are entitled to at least 20 days of paid annual leave (most employers provide 25–30). Statutory sick pay is paid by employers for 6 weeks, then by health insurance. Works councils (Betriebsräte) provide employee representation at companies with 5+ staff.
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