The route, step by step
The first step is open in full. The rest show cost and timing; what you personally need to do is in the personal map.
Profile & strategy audit
no cost~1 wk
We assess your degree (anabin), experience and salary thresholds: Blue Card (€50,700) or points-based Chancenkarte.
CV and job offer hunt
$200~8 wk
Step details are in the personal mapDegree recognition
$250~10 wk
Step details are in the personal mapD visa at the consulate
$700~6 wk
Step details are in the personal mapMove & Anmeldung
$3,200~3 wk
Step details are in the personal mapResidence permit
$150~8 wk
Step details are in the personal map
Some steps run in parallel, so the total timeline is shorter than the sum of weeks. Data as of September 2026.
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Will this route work for you — and how exactly
The overview above is the average case. Refusals usually come from details: a degree in the wrong format, statements that do not cover the required period, the wrong filing order.
- A program for your budget and family
- Your document list and filing order
- Timing and costs for every step
- A backup route if the main one does not fit
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This overview is for information only and is not legal advice. Rules and fees change — we re-check them when preparing your personal map.