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๐Ÿ“„ 18 free PDFs ยท 14 October 2026

Printable checklists, ready for the appointment

Document lists for every main German permit and UK visa, the first 90 days after arrival in both countries, life after graduation, and the employer pack. Free, no sign-up.

Updated 14 October 2026

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EU Blue Card (work visa): documents

25 documents with what each must show, for 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 196 KBInteractive โ†’
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Skilled-worker visa (ยง18a / ยง18b): documents

26 documents with what each must show, for 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 199 KBInteractive โ†’
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Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte): documents

23 documents with what each must show, for 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 192 KBInteractive โ†’
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Student visa: documents

23 documents with what each must show, for 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 190 KBInteractive โ†’
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Spouse / family joining someone in Germany: documents

18 documents with what each must show, for 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 184 KBInteractive โ†’
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Permanent residence (settlement permit): documents

14 documents with what each must show, for 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 174 KBInteractive โ†’
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Blue Card employer pack

Contract, job description form, recognition, fast-track and duties after the hire.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 204 KBInteractive โ†’
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First 90 days in Germany

Anmeldung, bank, insurance, tax ID, residence permit, family benefits.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 200 KBInteractive โ†’
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After graduation in Germany

Job-seeker permit, deadlines, Fiktionsbescheinigung, switching to a Blue Card.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 170 KBInteractive โ†’
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Skilled Worker visa (from India): documents

14 UK documents with what each must show, October 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 183 KBInteractive โ†’
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Health and Care Worker visa: documents

12 UK documents with what each must show, October 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 179 KBInteractive โ†’
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Student visa: documents

14 UK documents with what each must show, October 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 180 KBInteractive โ†’
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Partner / child joining a visa holder: documents

11 UK documents with what each must show, October 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 171 KBInteractive โ†’
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Graduate visa (inside the UK): documents

5 UK documents with what each must show, October 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 159 KBInteractive โ†’
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง India Young Professionals Scheme: documents

10 UK documents with what each must show, October 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 161 KBInteractive โ†’
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Indefinite leave to remain (ILR): documents

11 UK documents with what each must show, October 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 175 KBInteractive โ†’
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง British citizenship: documents

9 UK documents with what each must show, October 2026.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 162 KBInteractive โ†’
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง First 90 days in the UK

eVisa, bank, GP, NI number, Right to Rent, council tax, payroll.

โฌ‡ PDF ยท 203 KBInteractive โ†’

How to use these checklists

Each PDF is a one- or two-page A4 list with tick boxes, made for printing and taking to the appointment. The interactive versions adapt to your situation (family members, degree recognition, fast-track) and remember your ticks. Every checklist was last updated on 14 October 2026 and follows the 2026 thresholds.

German missions and foreigners' offices publish their own checklists and can ask for more. Use these to prepare, then check the official list before the appointment.

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Related pages

Every tool, by topic โ†’The UK, for Indians: every tool in one place โ†’German paperwork, in the right order. โ†’Germany Arrival Checklist โ€” First Week Action Plan โ†’Your first 30 days in the UK โ†’Your first 30, 60 and 90 days in Germany โ†’
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