Hi,
I live and work in Denmark (residence permit based on asylum). my brother is german citizen and works as a doctor. I want to get a visa and a residence permit in Germany so I can find a job and move there with my family. A declaration of commitment or a financial guarantee is available.
what is the best approach for my situation? what type of visas can I get and how?
Thank you in advance
Moderation
Hi A.Othman, Thank you for contacting us. I understand that you have applied for asylum in Denmark and now have a residence permit in Denmark. Now you would like to apply for a national visa for Germany. These options may be interesting for you, it depends on which degree/education you have:
For your studies or training you would need a blocked account or similar, so it's great that this is already available. And it does not matter if your brother is a doctor, the most important thing is what kind of education you have that is recognized in Germany.
If you have a residence permit in Denmark for a long time, you could apply in Denmark (with their conditions) for permanent residence EU. This would make it easier for you to work in Germany: https://handbookgermany.de/en/permanent-eu-residence-permit If you have any further questions after reading the links, please let me know. Best Barbara
Thank you Barbara for these details.
Considering my master's degree in mechanical engineering from Denmark, I'm contemplating applying for a Jobseeker Visa. My question is, if I secure a job during my search, will I be eligible for a residence permit? Are there any conditions besides the job offer? If so, what type and duration of residence permit will I be eligible for, and will I be able to apply for family reunification to bring my family to Germany?
Best Regards. Ahmad
Hello A.Othman,
thank you for your follow up question. Yes, if you secure a qualified job, meaning a job which requires a degree or other vocational training, you will be able to stay in Germany with a skilled job residence.
Yes, the conditions for the visa are that you need to be able to cover your own living expenses and have health insurance and that you have enough German skills for the job that you are looking for.
The jobseeking visa is valid for 6months if you succeed in finding a qualified job you will receive a residence for the duration of your contract usually. You can find more information on the job seeking visa here: https://handbookgermany.de/en/visa-jobseekers
Finally regarding family reunification, once you are in Germany with a residency and you can prove enough income and your apartment is big enough you can apply for it.
More information on the requirements for family reunification can be found here: https://handbookgermany.de/en/family-reunification-for-immigrants
Best wishes
Thank you very much for all these details and the useful links.