Team of Boldvoices · 15 November 2026 · Official guidance checked 15 November 2026
Use the German missions’ India checklists for filing, and the federal Make it in Germany portal to compare residence routes. Short Schengen visits and national visas have separate procedures.
Jump to your route
Study · Work · Official job openings · Visit · Join family · Settle
Opportunities and rule changes
Applicants looking for a job can assess the Opportunity Card. Applicants who already have a qualifying offer can compare a skilled-worker visa and the EU Blue Card. Check which qualification and funding or salary requirements apply to the intended route.
Study visa
Check the national study visa checklist for admission, funding and academic records. Follow the German missions’ instructions on whether an Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) certificate is required for your case. If you intend to stay after graduation, check the applicable transition rules before your permit expires.
Official job openings by industry
Verified total of open vacancies that support a work visa, by industry: No official total verified as of 15 November 2026. Where a portal displays a filtered count, use it as a count of results for that search and check individual adverts for overseas eligibility and visa support.
Use the federal Make it in Germany job-search guidance to look for roles such as engineering, IT, healthcare or skilled trades. Check whether the vacancy is open to overseas applicants, whether the profession is regulated and which visa requirements apply to the offer.
Before counting an opening, check that the advert is active, accepts applications from overseas, and supports the specific work-visa route or provides the job offer needed for it. Count one advert once and record the number of positions separately if the employer publishes it.
Skilled work, EU Blue Card and Opportunity Card
For a job offer, check the recognition or comparability of your qualifications, whether the profession is regulated and the route’s employment terms. For the EU Blue Card, use the current salary criteria for your case. For the Opportunity Card, verify your qualification route and funding and check the rules for work while searching.
Short visits
Use the German missions’ Schengen instructions when Germany is the competent destination. Prepare the itinerary, insurance, accommodation and funding evidence required for the purpose of travel. See the Europe overview for multi-country itinerary rules.
Family reunification
Check the sponsor’s German residence status and the checklist for the relationship. Document, language and funding requirements can depend on the sponsor’s category and family circumstances.
Settlement permit
Use the federal settlement-permit guidance for your residence category. Check the qualifying period and the applicable employment, pension contribution, language and other conditions. A later citizenship application follows separate rules.
How to apply from India
Start with the German mission responsible for your residence in India. Follow the checklist for your visa type and the specified online and appointment steps. For a national stay, check which local residence formalities apply after arrival.
Fees and processing
The German missions publish Schengen fees and national visa instructions. Consult the mission’s instructions for the payment method, exemptions and any rupee equivalent or service fee. Allow for appointment availability and route-specific checks.
Common question
Can I use the Opportunity Card in place of a skilled-worker permit for a full-time job? If you find qualifying employment, check which residence title you need before taking up work beyond the Opportunity Card’s conditions.
Official sources
- German missions in India national visas
- India study visa checklist
- Schengen visa instructions for India
- Schengen visa fees
- Skilled Immigration Act
- Opportunity Card FAQs
- EU Blue Card
- Family reunification
- Settlement permit
- Federal Make it in Germany job-search guidance
- Federal Employment Agency approval guidance
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