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How about a career in Germany?

May 05, 2008

Starting a career in Germany has never been as easy before. The German government has introduced schemes to make it easier for non-European citizens to follow their careers in Germany.

Who generally qualifies?

Foreign graduates from German universities can take up an employment corresponding to the subjects of their studies. Also, foreign specialists who graduated from a foreign university with a degree in the field of information and communication technology. Highly qualified persons, especially scientists, high ranking university professors, scientific personnel and specialists as well as chief executive employees with special knowledge can get a permanent residence and work permit immediately. Also, self employed persons may qualify.

Students from non-European countries who have graduated from a German university can now also work in Germany. After graduation they have one year to find a proper job, provided that they can finance their living during this time, if necessary with an additional income from a 90 days fulltime job or a 180 days part time job. However, in case the studies have been financed by the home country of the student or through German economic cooperation and development, the student is expected to return to his home country to let it benefit from his qualifications.

Sometimes there are specific requirements: IT specialists, for instance, require a job offer from a German company. Another requirement is that national job seekers or EU citizens are not available for the vacancy offered.

Especially highly-qualified persons such as scientists, scientific personnel and chief executive employees can take up work in Germany immediately. However, for highly qualified personnel in the private sector, a minimum annual income of 85.000 Euro is a must.

Self employed persons, whose activities are of exceptional economic or regional interests, must be able to invest at least 500.000 Euros into their project and create at least five work places.



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