Which documents do Indians need for a German work visa?

Passport, visa form, photos, the €75 fee, a signed contract, the employer's job description form, degree certificates with anabin printouts or a ZAB statement, a CV and travel health insurance. Families add original marriage and birth certificates.

Do Indian documents need an apostille for Germany?

No. Germany objected to India joining the Apostille Convention, so Indian apostilles have no effect in Germany. Instead, German missions verify Indian civil documents such as marriage and birth certificates case by case; degrees are checked through anabin or the ZAB.

What documents do I need for permanent residence in Germany?

Passport and residence permit, application form, photo, your pension insurance record, employment contract and payslips, a German certificate (A1 or B1 depending on the route), the Leben in Deutschland test, rental contract and health insurance.

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📋 6 permit types · 2026

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Updated 14 October 2026

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Regulated profession (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, teacher) My employer uses the fast-track procedure I am 45 or older (first skilled-worker permit) A child aged 16+ will not move with both parents

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Use the mission's own checklist as the final word. The German Embassy in New Delhi and the consulates in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata publish checklists per visa type; the order of documents matters at VFS.
No apostille for Germany: Germany does not accept Indian apostilles. The mission may order a verification of marriage and birth certificates instead; degrees are checked through anabin or the ZAB.
Copies: bring originals and a full set of copies. Name and dates must match across passport, certificates and forms.
Family: apply together where possible. Spouses of Blue Card holders and skilled workers don't need a German test.

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ℹ️ Orientation only, not legal advice. Rules and how offices apply them change. Confirm with the official source, your Ausländerbehörde or a German immigration lawyer before you pay fees or make decisions. Last updated: 14 October 2026.

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