Visa services · Germany
Germany visas for Indian applicants: work, study, family, PR, visit and business
- Visa types
- 18
- Work permits
- 7
- Family routes
- 2
- Figures verified
- Sept 2026
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Germany18 routes
Blue Card for graduates, Skilled Worker and Experienced Worker permits for vocational qualifications, and the Opportunity Card to search for work in Germany. Spouses join without a German test.
Typical path for an Indian applicantFrom the first visa to settlement; timelines are typical, yours is set out in the written plan
- 1Student visa2–4 years
- 2Job-search permit18 months
- 3EU Blue Card or work permit4 years
- 4Settlement permit21–27 months on a Blue Card
- 5German citizenship5 years; 3 with strong integration
Dependants
Spouse and children join a Blue Card holder immediately; the spouse may work
Settlement
21–27 months on a Blue Card, 5 years otherwise
Citizenship
5 years' residence and B1 German; dual nationality allowed since 2024
Work permits7
- EU Blue Card€50,700, or €45,934 for shortage jobs
- Skilled Worker (§18a / §18b)Recognised qualification + job offer
- Experienced Worker (§19c(2))2 years' experience, €45,630
- Opportunity Card12-month job search, part-time work
- Recognition PartnershipWork while recognition completes
- Ausbildung visaPaid apprenticeships
- ICT cardIntra-company transfers
Study3
- Student visa (§16b)APS certificate, blocked account €11,904 a year, 140 work days
- Studienkolleg / language course visaPreparatory year
- 18-month job-search permitAfter graduation, any work
PR & settlement2
- Settlement permitBlue Card 21–27 months; skilled workers 3 years; German graduates 2 years
- Citizenship5 years; dual citizenship allowed
Family & dependants2
- Spouse and childrenNo German test for Blue Card and skilled-worker families; spouse works freely
- Parents and parents-in-lawMay join skilled workers first permitted after March 2024
Visit & tourist2
- Schengen type C90 days in 180; €90
- Multi-entry cascade2-year then 5-year visas for Indians with a good history
Business & talent2
- Self-employment visa (§21)Business plan and funding
- Freelance permitFreiberufler professions
Quick answers
- Which Germany work permits visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- EU Blue Card: €50,700, or €45,934 for shortage jobs Skilled Worker (§18a / §18b): Recognised qualification + job offer Experienced Worker (§19c(2)): 2 years' experience, €45,630 Opportunity Card: 12-month job search, part-time work Recognition Partnership: Work while recognition completes Ausbildung visa: Paid apprenticeships ICT card: Intra-company transfers
- Which Germany study visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Student visa (§16b): APS certificate, blocked account €11,904 a year, 140 work days Studienkolleg / language course visa: Preparatory year 18-month job-search permit: After graduation, any work
- Which Germany pr & settlement visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Settlement permit: Blue Card 21–27 months; skilled workers 3 years; German graduates 2 years Citizenship: 5 years; dual citizenship allowed
- Which Germany family & dependants visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Spouse and children: No German test for Blue Card and skilled-worker families; spouse works freely Parents and parents-in-law: May join skilled workers first permitted after March 2024
- Which Germany visit & tourist visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Schengen type C: 90 days in 180; €90 Multi-entry cascade: 2-year then 5-year visas for Indians with a good history
- Which Germany business & talent visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Self-employment visa (§21): Business plan and funding Freelance permit: Freiberufler professions
Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .
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