In 2025, Germany has introduced a new system to attract skilled labor from foreign countries. This law is designed to address labor shortages in various sectors such as engineering, information technology, and healthcare.

• New requirements for skilled professionals: Applicants must have a valid academic degree and work experience related to their field. In addition, German language proficiency of at least B1 level is required for many courses.
• Job offer: To apply for a visa, it is necessary to have a valid job offer from a German employer with a specified minimum annual salary (about 43,759 euros).

Changes in the asylum program

In 2025, Germany has specifically implemented changes to its asylum laws. These changes are mostly related to speeding up the application review process and improving the living conditions of refugees in Germany.

• Shortening the processing time of cases: The process of processing asylum applications has been significantly shortened.
• Refugees and financial support: Germany is trying to improve the support system for refugees and improve the living conditions for those who take refuge in this country.

Study and research visa

Germany has also provided new facilities for foreign students and researchers:

• Study visa: In 2025, the rules related to study visa have been eased. For students coming to Germany from outside the EU, the duration of the residence permit has been extended and the visa process has been simplified.
• Support for researchers: Researchers and university professors coming to Germany will have more facilities, especially in the field of advanced technologies.

Work visa program for graduates

In 2025, Germany has designed new programs to attract university graduates, especially in technical and engineering fields. Graduates who graduated from prestigious universities in non-EU countries can benefit from special facilities for obtaining work visas.

Immigration taxes and fees

Due to economic changes, taxes and various immigration costs have also changed. In many cases, people applying for a visa or residency must pay additional fees for various applications and services.