General Information

For academics with a recognized university degree who wish to take up employment in Germany corresponding to their qualifications, there is easier access to the labor market via the “Blue Card EU”. In addition to the respective degree, an issuance of a Blue Card EU requires proof of a specific job offer with an annual gross salary of at least 58,400€ (2023).

For specialists in mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology, as well as physicians, a Blue Card EU can also be issued if they reach an annual salary of min. 45,552€ (2023).

Potential applicants can check the web Portal ANABIN to find out if their foreign university degree is recognized or seen as equivalent.

Prepare your application

You should start preparing your application as soon as you have plans for your long-term stay in Germany. Prepare your application according to the following list and submit the documents with one set of copies when applying for a visa:

• copy of valid passport (including all pages that are not blank)
• a completed and personally signed national visa application form (please use the online application form VIDEX)
• Declarations according to § 54 (2) no. 8 in conjunction with § 53 of the German Residence Act, duly signed
• 2 recent biometric passport photos (not older than 6 months)
• Bahrain CPR or Bahrain visa & entry stamp
• work contract or binding job offer from Germany with an annual salary of currently at least 58,400€ (for scientists, mathematicians, engineers, physicians or IT specialists at least 45,552€ per year)
• employment declaration (“Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis”), filled and signed by the employer
• university degree related to the intended profession
• proof of recognition of the foreign University degree with excerpt of the ANABIN database or recognition confirmation (“Anerkennungsbescheid”)
• motivation letter
• detailed CV including educational and professional experience
• if applicable: current and previous employment letter
• if applicable: proof of German/English language knowledge
• for regulated professions: professional license
• Visa fee of 75€, to be paid in BHR (cash only)

Before the visa can be issued, the embassy will request a valid “Incoming” health insurance for Germany.

All documents are to be presented in original or certified copy along with one set of copies.

Foreign documents issued in other languages than English or German have to be submitted with an official translation.

The embassy reserves the right to request additional documents.

Important notes on the visa procedure

Please do not send unrequested documents to the embassy, especially not before applying for the visa, as those cannot be kept. Please submit all documents when applying in person at the Mission. Incomplete applications will be rejected or denied.

Foreign public documents need to be duly legalized by the competent German Mission in the issuing country, or, if applicable, provided with an Apostille. For documents from some countries, individual document verification might be necessary, that process would require more time and an additional fee.

Processing

The processing of the visa application usually takes at least three months, occasionally longer.

The embassy decides on your application based on the provided documents. You will be contacted as soon as the application has been decided. Please note that questions regarding the status of your visa application cannot be answered. Due to data protection regulation, no status updates can be given via phone.

Book your appointment

To submit your application, please book an appointment and appear in person at the mission. The embassy will accept your complete application documents including the visa fee, will conduct a short interview with you and register your biometric data.

Applicants are kindly requested to book an appointment through the online system of the Embassy in Bahrain.

Additional information

General information, e.g. on the recognition of foreign qualifications, on employment opportunities in Germany or on social security issues, can also be found on the website of the Zentrale Auslands- und Fachvermittlung (ZAV), at the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees and on the EURES portal (European Employment Services).

General information on migration of skilled workers can be found at make-it-in-germany.

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