Skilled workers
In Germany, a skilled worker (or Fachkraft) refers to a person who has a recognised vocational training or higher education qualification and the skills required for a specific trade in sectors where there is high demand. This country has been experiencing for several years a growing shortage of skilled labour in many sectors essential to its economy. To remedy this, it has set up an attractive and structured framework to welcome skilled workers from abroad. There can be two main profiles: Higher education graduates, people with qualified vocational training.
The conditions for being recognized as a skilled worker:
To be considered a skilled worker in Germany, it is generally necessary that:
The recognized diploma is equivalent to a German diploma, The professional skills are verifiable and at least five years old, And that the person is able to practice his profession on German territory (sometimes with official recognition of qualification).
The recognized diploma is equivalent to a German diploma, The professional skills are verifiable and at least five years old, And that the person is able to practice his profession on German territory (sometimes with official recognition of qualification).
Why is this status important?
• Work legally in Germany in one’s field,
• Obtain a suitable visa,
• Access to stable prospects (long-term employment, permanent residence, career development),
• Facilitate social and professional integration.
• Obtain a suitable visa,
• Access to stable prospects (long-term employment, permanent residence, career development),
• Facilitate social and professional integration.