Germany Section 81a Consultancy
What is Germany 81A Work Visa?
Section 81a is an accelerated administrative procedure for skilled immigration to Germany, initiated by an employer with the applicant’s authorisation. It is not a separate visa category or an approval guarantee.
It is a fast-tracked procedure that employers in Germany use to employ qualified foreign workers. The employer communicates directly with the Immigration Office (Auslanderbehorde) in Germany to manage the processes.
How can Career in Europe help?
Section 81a connects the applicant, employer and authorities. Discuss your job offer, professional qualification and available documents with Career in Europe to plan application preparation.
Prepare for your first consultation
Employer and job offer details, qualification documents and recognition status.
Fees and the decision process
The initial assessment is free. Consultancy scope and fees depend on your case; official fees and third-party costs are clarified separately. The competent authority decides visa and residence applications; consultancy does not guarantee approval.
Contact us about scope and fees
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For employers in Germany
If you plan to hire a candidate from Türkiye, contact Career in Europe to discuss the job offer and immigration application preparation together. Share the candidate’s occupation, qualifications and employment terms so we can clarify the scope of support for your case.
Prepare your company’s sector and work location, role and duties, gross salary, contract duration, intended start date and any available recognition information for the candidate.
Official application resources
Check the current requirements and document list with the responsible official source before applying.
Advantages
Fast Process
Processing is accelerated at defined administrative stages
Employer Support
Application managed by the employer
Less Bureaucracy
Fewer bureaucratic procedures
Priority Appointment
Priority processing right at the consulate
Family Included
Eligible spouses and children may be included subject to the relevant conditions
Who Can Apply?
The 81A procedure can be applied in the following cases:
- Candidates who receive a job offer from an employer in Germany
- Professionals in the skilled worker category
- Holders of vocational training or higher education diplomas
How Does the Process Work?
Job Offer
Receive an official job offer from an employer in Germany.
Employer Application
Employer submits 81A application to the Immigration Office.
Pre-Approval
Preliminary approval can be considered after recognition and required agency approvals.
Consulate Appointment
The applicant applies to the consulate with priority appointment access.
Visa Approval
The responsible mission decides the visa application; travel is planned after approval.
