Professional Guides Visa

On this page you will find out everything about the visa regulations for different professional groups.

Work visa without a recognized qualification

In Germany, different visa regulations apply to employment depending on the professional group. While access to the labor market is primarily regulated by skilled worker immigration laws , certain conditions also open up opportunities for individuals without formally recognized professional or university qualifications . Particularly in sectors with high labor demand, it is possible to obtain a visa even without traditional qualifications. On this page, we present the various options in detail.

Significance of the Employment Ordinance (BeschV)

The Employment Ordinance (BeschV) forms the central legal basis for issuing work visas without a recognized qualification. It regulates the conditions under which foreign workers may work in Germany and takes effect primarily through Section 19c Paragraph 1 and Section 19c Paragraph 2 of the Residence Act (AufenthG). The ordinance was developed and published by the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the Federal Ministry of the Interior. It is regularly updated to ensure a flexible response to current developments in the labor market and migration law.

Below you will find VISAGUARD specialist articles for many jobs that the Employment Ordinance allows without a formal qualification.

VISAGUARD guides to professional groups according to the Employment Ordinance

Visa for researchers

All information for foreigners who want to stay in Germany for research purposes.

Domestic worker visa

All information on residence and employment law regulations for domestic workers.

Visa for language teachers

All information about the stay of language teachers in Germany.

Religious and charitable work

All information on the right of residence for religious or charitable employment.

Residence permit for foreign civil servants

All information on the residence status of foreign civil servants in Germany.

Actor visa

All information about work permits and residency for actors in Germany.

Journalist visa

All necessary information about the work of foreign journalists in Germany.

Athlete Visa Germany

All necessary visa information for professional athletes and coaches in Germany.

E-Sports Visa Germany

All necessary information for applying for an eSports visa in Germany.

Professional driver visa

All information on visa applications for truck drivers/professional drivers in Germany.

Artist visa Germany

All necessary information for applying for an artist visa in Germany.

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