LOOKING FOR WORK AND SETTLE IN GERMANY

If you wish to stay in Germany for a period not more than 90 days per 180 days period and you are a Non-EU citizen, then you will need a Schengen visa to gain entrance into Germany.

However, if you intend to stay for more than 90 days per 180 days period or you take up gainful employment, you will need a German National Visa.

A Schengen visa gives entrepreneurs the much-needed opportunity to establish their business in Germany.

The German National Visa is also known as a D-Visa.

The D-Visa could be granted for up to 12 months based on the discretion of the immigration agency, and it will state if the holder can work in the respective country.

This process not only gives you the opportunity to reside in and experience the rich cultural heritage of Germany, but it also allows you to stay in other Schengen countries for a short period of time.

National visa holders can apply for a residence permit within the period of validity of their visa.

NATIONAL VISA TYPES
Family Reunion: Relatives of German residents based in Non-EU countries can join them with this migration process.
German Job Seeker Visa: The holder has the opportunity to Migrate to Germany and look for a job.
Employment: For skilled individuals who have gotten a job offer in Germany.
Germany Student Visa: For foreigners who have been admitted to study in a German institution.
Research: For researchers or scientists who have either been invited by an institution to conduct a study or they wish to conduct a personal research.Understanding the German language is not necessary.
Language: For Non-EU nationals who wish to undergo a German language course exceeding 3 months.
Exhibition: This is majorly for individuals who plan to showcase at an exhibition or trade fair.
Training/Internship: Enables foreigners attend a training or internship in Germany.
Medical Treatment: Allows foreigners receive medical treatment in Germany.