Move to Germany — Skilled Migration & Blue Card

EU Blue Card, Chancenkarte and Ausbildung pathways for engineers, nurses, IT and skilled trades.

Visa route: EU Blue Card · Chancenkarte · Skilled Worker Visa

Germany: key facts

Typical Salary: € 38,000 – 75,000 / year
Processing Time: 3–6 months
Top Industries: IT, Engineering, Nursing, Trades
Contract Length: Permanent-track

Roles Job Spectra recruits for in Germany

Software Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Nurse (Pflegefachkraft)
Electrician
Chef
Hotelier
Ausbildung Trainee

Documents you need

Passport valid 6+ months beyond planned stay
University degree + Anabin/ZAB recognition assessment
CV in Europass format
Language certificate (Goethe / TestDaF / telc — level as per route)
Blocked account (Sperrkonto) proof — €13,092 for Chancenkarte (2026)
Health insurance (travel then statutory once employed)
Job offer letter (for Blue Card / Skilled Worker Visa)

Common mistakes to avoid

Applying without Anabin recognition of the university degree
Underestimating the blocked-account requirement for Chancenkarte
Believing English is enough for nursing routes — B1/B2 German is required
Missing the points threshold on Chancenkarte by 1–2 points
Not booking the visa appointment early — VFS slots can be 6+ weeks out

Typical timeline

Month 1: Anabin check, CV redesign, language plan
Month 2–3: Blocked account, insurance and document set
Month 3–4: VFS appointment, biometrics, visa decision
Month 4–6: Landing, city registration (Anmeldung), tax ID, job search

Official sources

Make it in Germany — official skilled migration portal (German Federal Government)
Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) rules (BMAS)
Anabin — degree recognition database (KMK Germany)
German Missions in India — visa services (Federal Foreign Office)

Frequently asked questions

What are the service charges for Germany?

Our fees for Germany placements are transparent and shared upfront in writing before you commit. There are no hidden charges. Employer-paid visa roles are marked clearly, and candidate-paid roles include a full breakdown of documentation, medical and travel costs. Get a written quote on WhatsApp.

How long does the Germany visa take?

Typical end-to-end processing for Germany ranges from a few weeks to a couple of months depending on the visa route (work permit, skilled visa, PR pathway) and document readiness. We share a realistic timeline after the eligibility check on WhatsApp.

Do I need German language?

For most nursing and Ausbildung routes you need B1/B2 German. For IT/engineering Blue Card, English is often enough. We include A1–B2 training partners.

Is my degree recognised?

We check Anabin/ZAB recognition and guide document evaluation.