Germany · Immigration

From Algiers to
Germany.

Europe's largest economy is recruiting skilled professionals: EU Blue Card, skilled worker visa, opportunity card or self-employed status.

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Processing time: 3 to 6 months depending on recognition and route No intake cycle: the market hires all year round

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ISA Germany

Degree recognition, visa, opportunity card

Why settle in Germany?

Structured routes, good salaries, a clear path to residence.

Germany has turned its labour shortage into an open door for qualified profiles.

EU Blue Card

A fast route to permanent residence, especially with German.

Recognised degrees

A recognition procedure (Anerkennung) for foreign qualifications.

Shortage occupations

Engineers, IT specialists, carers and technicians in high demand.

Salaries and social security

Collective agreements, health insurance and pensions.

Established networks

Algerian communities in Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt.

European stability

The EU's largest economy and access to the Schengen area.

Immigration routes

Four routes to build your career in Germany.

Each route has its thresholds and recognition procedure.

Employment

EU Blue Card

For university graduates with a skilled offer and a minimum salary (lower for shortage occupations).

  • Recognised or comparable degree
  • Accelerated permanent residence
  • Family included

Skilled worker

Skilled worker visa

For graduates and professionals holding a recognised qualification.

  • Job offer in the field
  • Recognition of the qualification

Job search

Opportunity card (Chancenkarte)

A points-based permit to come and look for work in Germany without a prior offer.

  • Points: degree, language, experience, age
  • Part-time work allowed

Self-employed

Self-employed / freelance visa

For business founders and liberal professions with a viable project.

  • Business plan and resources
  • Existing clients or contracts

Not sure which route fits your profile?

Request an assessment

How it works

Five steps from Algiers to your first payslip in Germany.

Recognition and the embassy appointment are the longest steps: we start them early.

  1. 01

    Eligibility and choice of route

    Degree, experience and German level.

  2. 02

    Recognition

    Assessment of your qualification by the competent body.

  3. 03

    Offer or project

    Employment contract or business file.

  4. 04

    National visa

    Complete file at the German embassy in Algiers.

  5. 05

    Arrival

    Address registration, residence permit, health insurance.

Frequently asked questions about immigrating in Germany

  • Yes, mainly through skilled work, the opportunity card, studies or family reunification.

  • Allow 3 to 6 months, including degree recognition.

  • Yes for the Blue Card and the skilled worker visa. Not for the opportunity card.

  • Yes, family members can accompany Blue Card holders and many work permit holders.

  • Recognition fees, translations, visa and, depending on the route, proof of resources.

  • Yes. We assess your profile, choose the right route, prepare every document and support you until you've settled in. For steps that require it, we work with licensed professionals in the country concerned.

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The documents this application requires

Three free tools. Start with the CV and add the rest when your application needs it.

Create a CV tailored to your application

The format expected for this destination, filled in by you, downloaded as a PDF.

Create my CV

Read the guide first

What this destination expects from a CV, step by step, before you build it.

Read it

Cover letter

Written from the CV you just created, aimed at the programme you're applying to.

Write it

Visa documents

Proof of funds, accommodation and the sponsor's letter.

Draft them

No account needed for the CV. The letter and visa documents ask for an email address once.

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right path.

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