Germany
Accountant Visa Route
EU Blue Card / Skilled Worker Visa
International accounting firms in Frankfurt and Munich actively recruit globally; degree recognition enables the EU Blue Card.
Minimum Salary
€46,000
Processing Time
4–10 weeks
Path to PR
~3 years
Job Offer
Required
Language requirement:
B1 German (English widely used in international accounting firms)
Eligibility requirements
- 1Accounting or Finance degree recognised in Germany
- 2Job offer with salary ≥ €46,000 (EU Blue Card threshold)
- 3Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
- 4B1 German (English sufficient at international firms)
- 5Proof of health insurance
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- Degree and professional qualification certificates (certified German translations)
- Employment contract (€46,000+ salary)
- German language certificate (B1 minimum)
- Proof of health insurance
Step-by-step process
- 1
Have your degree recognised (check anabin.kmk.org)
- 2
Apply to international accounting firms in Germany — Big 4 all recruit globally
- 3
Negotiate contract meeting €46,000 Blue Card threshold
- 4
Apply for EU Blue Card or Skilled Worker Visa at German embassy
- 5
Travel to Germany, register, and apply for permanent settlement after 33 months
Official source
Always verify requirements directly with the official Germany immigration authority.
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