Germany’s programs for displaced talent

Resources	More information about the program from Talent Beyond Boundaries.
Number of visas committed	The procedure is open. Pilot for 100.
Key facilitation measures	Contact point at central level. New facilitating measures will enter into force in 2024 to attract skilled workers.
Most common recruiting industries	Shortages are in craftspeople, electrical engineers, IT specialists, carers, nurses, catering, hospitality professionals, manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceutical.
Type of visa options	Work Visa for qualified professionals. EU Blue Card. Visa for IT professionals. More info here.
Language requirement	Requirements are set by employers.
Education requirement	For skilled workers, three out of four of the following criteria must be met to apply: – Equivalence or comparability of the foreign academic or vocational qualification (regulated professions: licence to practice required additionally) – Three years of professional experience – Language skills or a previous stay in Germany – 35 years old or younger.
Work experience requirement	For IT specialists, proof of at least three years of experience in IT over the last seven years.
Average visa processing time	6-8 months.
Age range	–