How to immigrate to Germany in 2023

Many features such as a strong economy, high political and social security, low education and living costs, and high living standards, have caused the number of immigrants to Germany to increase day by day. In this short and useful text, we will briefly present the most common methods of immigration to Germany.

The latest German immigration law in 2023

The German government implemented several changes to its immigration laws on January 1, 2023. One of the most important of these changes is reducing the requirement of having a German language certificate for the spouses of applicants from third countries who have a national visa or residence permit for employment purposes in Germany.

German immigration methods in 2023

Iranian applicants for Emigration to Germany Based on the living conditions, educational qualification and financial ability, they can act in different ways. The most common methods of immigrating to Germany in 2023 for Iranians are:

• Obtaining an investment visa
• Obtaining a study visa
• Obtaining a marriage visa
• Obtaining a work visa
• Obtaining a job search visa

German immigration through obtaining an investment visa in 2023

By obtaining an investment visa, an Iranian applicant can first obtain a residence permit in Germany and after 6 to 8 years obtain the citizenship of this country. For this purpose, the applicant must apply for a self-employment visa based on Article 21 of the Residence Law. The conditions for obtaining a German investment visa include the following:

• Having the necessary capital of at least 360,000 euros
• Having a business plan
• Having work skills in the field of business
• Employment of at least 5 German citizens

Immigrate to Germany through obtaining a study visa in 2023

An Iranian applicant can immigrate to this country by studying in German universities. Of course, only studying in this country does not lead to residence, but by finding a job and converting a study visa to a work visa, you can get a German residence permit. After graduation, the Iranian applicant has one and a half years to find a suitable job in Germany. After finding a job and 3 to 5 years of continuous employment, the applicant can apply for a permanent residence permit and eventually German citizenship.

Immigrate to Germany by obtaining a marriage visa in 2023

An Iranian applicant can immigrate to this country by marrying a German citizen. After marriage, an Iranian applicant can obtain a residence permit for one to three years in Germany, and at the end of the three years, by maintaining a cohabitation, apply for a permanent residence permit and eventually German citizenship.

Immigrate to Germany by obtaining a work visa in 2023

Iranian applicants can apply for a job in Germany in two ways: Job Offer or Job Seeker. After receiving a German work visa, the applicant can apply for a permanent residence in Germany if he has been working continuously in this country for 5 years and has paid his taxes and insurance regularly. If the applicant obtains the B1 German language certificate during his working stay in Germany, the time to obtain a permanent residence permit will be reduced to 21 months.

Immigrate to Germany by obtaining a job search visa in 2023

The Job Seeker visa is one of the immigration opportunities that allows the applicant to enter Germany and look for work. If the applicant has a valid German Schengen visa, he must also apply for a job search visa. Because the job search visa is one of the most common methods of immigrating Iranians to Germany, we provide more information about this method.

Conditions for obtaining a German job search visa

If an Iranian applicant has an Iranian passport and the following conditions, he is eligible for a German job search visa:

• Completed a training course or study program in Germany.
• has received a degree in Iran that is equivalent to a German degree.
• Has a degree that is recognized in Germany.
• Have at least 5 years of professional or academic experience.
• can prove that he has sufficient financial resources to cover his living expenses in Germany.
• He has a vocational training certificate and a German language certificate.

What documents are needed for a German job search visa from Iran?

To receive a German job search visa from Iran, applicants must submit the following documents:

• Completed job search visa application form
• Passport with 2 blank pages and valid for 6 months
• Valid residence permit of Iran
• Certificate of approval of educational qualifications in Germany
• Resume and work records and professional experience
• Travel insurance certificate with a coverage of 30,000 euros from December 2022
• Details of how to plan to find a job in Germany and future career plans
• Academic qualifications or proof of academic progress from a German university or a German equivalent
• Temporary residence permit in Germany by presenting a hotel reservation receipt, rental agreement or proof of residence with a friend or family member in Germany
• Proof of sufficient financial means and having sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of your stay in Germany by presenting a blocked account (Sperrkonto) showing that you have at least 947 euros per month as of December 2022 or
• An official commitment letter (Verpflichtungserklärung) from the sponsor covering living expenses.

last word

It is possible for Iranian applicants to immigrate to the advanced country of Germany and obtain residency in this country in different ways. Germany is considered one of the highest quality countries in the world for living, studying, working and staying, and obtaining a residence permit has many advantages. Consult the consultants of Mirdamad Migration Company to know the details of the methods of obtaining German residence. This immigration agency offers free immigration consultations to different countries, including Germany.