Germany to Expand Work Visas for Skilled Indian Workers from 20,000 to 90,000

Germany to Expand Work Visas for Skilled Indian Workers from 20,000 to 90,000

Key Highlights

1. Germany's Ambassador to India has announced plans to increase the annual issuance of work visas for skilled Indian workers to 90,000, up from the current 20,000.
2. This increase is part of new strategies to attract more Indian professionals, with a focus on IT, nursing, and caregiving sectors where Germany faces labor shortages.
3. High-level meetings between India and Germany are expected to further strengthen bilateral ties.

Germany Steps Up Efforts to Attract Indian Talent

The German government is taking active steps to attract Indian skilled workers, introducing various measures to make migration smoother. Ambassador Philipp Ackermann has highlighted that this increase in visas will target professionals in fields with significant demand, especially information technology, nursing, and caregiving.

Streamlined Visa Process

Germany has cut down visa processing times from nine months to two weeks, which will benefit nearly 400,000 individuals who previously faced lengthy waiting periods.

New Online Application System for Schengen Visas

The Schengen Area, including Germany, will implement an online visa application system by the end of 2024, easing the application process by removing the need for consulate visits.

Eased Language Requirements and Lowered Salary Thresholds

Indian workers applying for Germany’s Blue Card are now exempt from stringent German language requirements, and the salary threshold has been lowered. A university degree now also suffices for Blue Card eligibility.

Germany's Job Market Seeks Skilled Labor

With 570,000 job vacancies, particularly in transportation, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, IT, and engineering, Germany offers significant opportunities for skilled foreign professionals.

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