Before travelling to Germany, you must apply for a national visa in your home country. If necessary, the representation of the Federal Republic of Germany will involve the relevant immigration authority. In the visa procedure, you must provide information about your job in Germany. This enables the authority to check whether the Federal Employment Agency has to approve your employment.
After entering Germany, you must apply for a residence permit in writing to the immigration authority before your visa or previous residence permit expires. Depending on where you live, the foreigners authority is the municipal administration or the district office.
Please note: The foreigners authority will obtain the approval of the Federal Employment Agency if this is required.
Please note that the accelerated procedure for skilled workers in accordance with Section 81a of the Residence Act can be carried out at this point.
You will receive the residence permit in the form of a cheque card with additional electronic functions.
You can find more information on this under"Applying for an electronic residence permit (eAT)".