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Germany
Civil Engineer Visa Route
EU Blue Card
Civil engineering is a shortage occupation; the EU Blue Card is the standard route for degree-holders.
Easy
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Minimum Salary
€48,000
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Processing Time
4–10 weeks
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Path to PR
~3 years
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Job Offer
Required
Language requirement:
B1 German (English used in many international engineering firms)
Eligibility requirements
- 1Civil engineering degree recognised in Germany (check anabin database)
- 2Job offer with salary ≥ €48,000 gross
- 3B1 German minimum
- 4Professional indemnity insurance (if working as Prüfingenieur)
- 5Proof of health insurance
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- Engineering degree and transcripts
- Employment contract
- German language certificate
- Proof of health insurance
Step-by-step process
- 1
Verify degree recognition on anabin.kmk.org
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Apply for civil engineering roles via German job portals
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Secure contract at ≥ €48,000 salary
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Apply for EU Blue Card at German embassy
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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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