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Germany
Chef Visa Route
Skilled Worker Visa (Berufsausbildung)
Chefs are in demand especially in hospitality hubs; vocational credential recognition is required.
Moderate
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Minimum Salary
€32,000
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Processing Time
4–12 weeks
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Path to PR
~4 years
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Job Offer
Required
Language requirement:
B1 German (workplace German essential in most kitchens)
Eligibility requirements
- 1Culinary qualification (minimum 2-year vocational training) equivalent to German Ausbildung Koch
- 2Credential recognition by the IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)
- 3B1 German for workplace communication
- 4Job offer from a German restaurant, hotel or catering company
- 5Proof of health insurance
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- Culinary qualification certificates (certified German translations)
- IHK recognition decision
- German language certificate B1
- Employment contract
- Proof of health insurance
Step-by-step process
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Apply for IHK qualification recognition
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Achieve German B1
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Apply for chef roles via restaurant groups and hotel chains in Germany
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Apply for Skilled Worker Visa at the German embassy
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Travel to Germany and register at the Einwohnermeldeamt
Official source
Always verify requirements directly with the official Germany immigration authority.
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