- EU Blue Card
- Skilled Worker visa
- Opportunity Card
- Job-seeker visa
Recognition means confirmed as equivalent in Germany (anabin / ZAB, or the profession's competent body).
Your most likely route
Job-seeker visa
With a recognised qualification you can come on a job-seeker visa to look for work.
Come to look for work with a recognised qualification.
Read the official guidance →You could also consider
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Or use the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) — check your points.
Points-based: come and job-hunt for up to a year.
Open the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) tool →This points you to the most likely route — not an official decision.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Figures are general in nature and may not reflect your circumstances. Verify against official sources or a qualified adviser before making decisions.
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