Germany (Deutschland)

Germany economy is world's fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and fifth-largest in PPP terms. It has a social market economy enjoying highly skilled labour with low level of corruption and high innovation. It is the third largest exporter of machinery, vehicle, household equipment and chemicals. As a Highly developed country it has high standard of living and provides Universal health care, Tuition free education .

Most of the country Economy is contributed by the service sector approximately 71% total followed by industry 28% and agriculture at 1%. It has the lowest unemployment rate of all EU member countries. IT is part of the European single market, several of the commercial policies are determined by the agreement, the European central bank is headquartered in Europe .

German industry and economy is poised to grow, to be the leader of the European market. It would be right decision to invest yourself or your business into Germany at this point. You have several options to get invested into the country through education, career or business.

Germany is the major destination for engineering related courses, after US and Canada. It has one of the best education system in the world, where industry participation in the academics is at its best. Almost every university is tied up with the college or university and students get the best of the both worlds. These days the management degrees in Germany are turning into hot cakes as there are some of the best management institutions available in Germany.

You must have heard about the free education in Germany. Technically it is free however, colleges and universities charge minimum fee and it is so low compared to other developed worlds that it could as free. Colleges and universities are primarily divided into Public or Private, where there is no tuition fee charged by public universities (Expect nominal charges). Germany encourages higher education and spends lot in keeping to practical oriented. Students could work up to 120 days in a year with no more than 20 hours per week. This would help in students earning to living expenses.

Language could be major hurdle in these ‘non-English’ countries and students are advised to learn the language to work at higher level and eventually settle in Germany. There are language certification exams with various levels that need to be cleared to display proficiency in German language. Even though all the courses are taught in English, wherever the university is enrolling international Students, it is always advisable to learn Germany language to prosper in Germany. Student could work up to 18 months after completion of the university degree and work towards their residence permit or EU blue card.

Germany was always on the top lists for immigration and with the latest changes in the policies it has become a favourable destination for immigration. Skilled labour and businesses are always welcomed which could directly contribute for the economy. Being a EU country the laws are more transparent and encouraging. You need a valid reason to immigrate to Germany. Germany allows immigration on the basis of employment, education, entrepreneurs, family, and direct residence permits.

The requirements for immigration are stringent where they have sources to verify the clams and vets the application thoroughly. Language could be a major hurdle for all the aspirants as German language is widely used across the country, at work and in social life. It is highly recommended for the applicants to learn German language before considering immigration as the employment options are directly linked to the language skills. There are various types of visas available in Germany. Before you explore visa structure please note below:

1. Immigration policies keep changing wit the political environment.
2. It is recommended to check latest or up-to-date information and do not go by reference.
3. No one could GET you immigration. There are companies who could help you in the process.
4. If you are doing good in the current country of residence you would not think about immigration to Germany, in such case be prepared that the situation at your destination may not be the same for a while.
5. Do not tamper with original documents or create fake ones.

Germany work visa options:

• Tourist or Visitor Visa – Temporary visit for tourism or entertainment.
• Business Visa – Specifically for business and training purposes.
• Job Seeker Visa – For professionals to seek job after entering the country for 6 months duration.
• Student Visa – Students who would like to pursue their further education.
• Employment Visa – Qualified and skilled professionals to work in Germany.
• Guest Scientist – Expert in a field to collaborate with German industry.

There are several immigration options to Germany depending on your skills, level in the career, experience, field of working and such. It is advisable to go through an expert to understand the suitability and eligibility before considering to immigrate to Germany

Indians are a smaller minority group in Germany however not scarce. You would find decent size of population who are working in various field at various levels. This makes it easy for the Indians to move along and find right support whenever they need.

Language and food may be barriers for the new entrants however with the support of the Indian community with the country these hurdles could be surpassed easily without much efforts. It is always advisable to find the right groups and join them to have constant support while you find your way to settle down. Overall there is no issues for the Indians to find help in the time of need.