Last updated 2026-04-27
Work visa to Germany for British citizens
Employment visa
Travel purpose:
Study
, business
, work
, other
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
For foreigners who wish to engage in gainful activities in Germany. This visa enables the applicant to travel to the country and apply for a residence permit at the local immigration office. It covers most types of activities, including volunteering, job seeking, internships, starting a business, or employment of qualified workers.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 3 months to 1 year
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
€37 (~$44) - €75 (~$89)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Internship visa
Eligible individuals
Post-graduate student, intern
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)
Work visa
Eligible individuals
Employee, worker
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)
Skilled worker visa with professional training
Eligible individuals
Skilled worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)
Visa for traveling to work as researcher, visiting scholar, and research fellow
Eligible individuals
Researcher, visiting scholar, research fellow
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)
Self-employed entrepreneur and startup business visa
Eligible individuals
Entrepreneur, self-employee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)
Freelancer visa
Eligible individuals
Artist, self-employee, representative of liberal profession
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)
Driver visa
Eligible individuals
Professional driver
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)
Job seeker visa
Eligible individuals
Candidate recognized as skilled worker without job offer
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)
Au-pair visa
Eligible individuals
Au-pair participant, housekeeper, nanny
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)
Volunteer visa
Eligible individuals
Volunteer, charity worker
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€37 (~$44) - €75 (~$89)
Religious visa
Eligible individuals
Priest, monk, representative of clergy
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€37 (~$44) - €75 (~$89)
Professional sports visa
Eligible individuals
Sportsman, athlete, trainer, coach
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€37 (~$44) - €75 (~$89)
Visa for recognition of professional qualifications
Eligible individuals
Person improving professional qualifications
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)
Work visa within recognition partnership
Eligible individuals
Worker improving professional qualifications
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€75 (~$89)