Basic Requirements to Qualify

To qualify as for a German work permit, the basic requirements for the employee and the German company are as follows:

1. The potential employee has to be employed on equal terms as a German employee.
2. German or other European nationals are not available to fill the position.
3. Usually the employee must have a university degree or comparable qualification. For some positions there are special requirements.
4. The German company must be registered at the Labor Authorities in Germany and apply for a Corporate Registration Number.