Start with your situation.
There is no single checklist that fits everyone. Choose why you want to come to Germany, then check the official rules for your own documents, budget and timeline.
Before you make a big decision
- Choose your route. Work, job search, study and family routes have different conditions.
- Check your documents. Look at qualifications, language, finances and the exact visa requirements.
- Plan the first months. Include housing, health insurance and living costs before income starts.
- Verify the current rules. Use the official source linked in each guide before you apply or pay.
Read the guide that fits you
Planning to moveCompare routes, costs and preparation.Read guide →Finding a jobCVs, interviews and a more focused job search.Read guide →Opportunity CardEligibility, arrival and the job search reality.Read guide →Study in GermanyUniversities, admission and financing.Read guide →Already in GermanyWork, residence and everyday decisions.Read guide →
General guidance only. Requirements change and depend on your circumstances; verify them with the responsible authority.