A public view of the WAB marketplace: pathways, professions, source countries and the latest news relevant to skilled workers migrating to Germany.
Healthcare skew drives a majority-female cohort. WAB welcomes all applicants regardless of gender.
WAB is growing its partner network across North Africa, Eastern Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Demo dataBAMF announces a fresh enrollment window for state-funded language and orientation courses.
BAMFNorth Rhine-Westphalia reports faster processing of foreign nursing qualification recognition.
Anerkennung in DeutschlandNew paid vocational training placements published for the coming intake for international candidates.
Make it in GermanyNorth Rhine-Westphalia reports faster processing of foreign nursing qualification recognition applications.
Anerkennung in DeutschlandUpdated checklist for skilled worker visa applications including recognition and language proofs.
Make it in GermanyThe Opportunity Card points assessment has small revisions in 2026 covering language and connection-to-Germany scoring.
Make it in GermanyThe Chancenkarte lets skilled non-EU workers enter Germany for up to a year to search for a job, using a points-based assessment covering qualifications, German/English language, age and connection to Germany.
Make it in Germanyanerkennung-in-deutschland.de is the government hub for getting foreign professional qualifications recognised — mandatory for regulated professions like nursing and medicine.
BMBF — Anerkennung in DeutschlandThe revised Skilled Immigration Act broadens routes for skilled workers, eases job-search visas and permits recognition to be completed inside Germany under Recognition Partnership.
Make it in GermanyGermany continues to face acute shortages in healthcare. Registered nurses need their qualification recognised by the relevant Land authority before starting work.
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