German Immigration News

According to calculations by the Hessian Ministry of Labor, Integration, Youth and Social Affairs , Hesse will have a shortage of...

The European Union is further tightening visa regulations for Russian citizens . Following the tightening of border controls for Russian diplomats last month, the new rules now apply to all Russian citizens – with only a few exceptions. The EU's aim is to reduce security risks associated with Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. No more multiple-entry visas The key point of the new regulation: Schengen visas allowing multiple entries will generally no longer be i

Foreigners who do not have a passport or who are unable to present one for reasons beyond their control often face a problem in...

Immigration of skilled workers and other workers declined noticeably in 2024. While over 71,000 people immigrated directly into the German labor market for the first time in 2023, this number fell to around 54,500 in 2024 – a drop of a full 23 percent . For a labor market that urgently needs international skilled workers , this is a clear warning sign. Although the total number of residence permits for employment purposes, including extensions, rose slightly, this increase

Applying for a German visa from Turkey has become a frustrating and stressful process for many people. Families , students , business travelers , skilled workers , and even investors have long reported overburdened consulates and months-long waiting times . Currently, the waiting time for Schengen visas in Turkey is around four to six months, while D visas can take up to five months. As demand increases, the procedures seem ever more cumbersome and opaque. Many of tho

Germany has been discussing the shortage of skilled workers for years . Politicians and business people repeatedly stress the urgent...

Complaints about the Berlin State Office for Immigration (LEA) are on the rise . Particularly serious is the fact that appointments are frequently delayed for months – sometimes with existential consequences for those affected. The Berlin Migration Council reports increasingly escalating cases in which people receive no response from the LEA despite multiple attempts to contact them. Increase in complaints: job loss, housing shortage and lack of social benefits According

The rising demand for naturalization is causing strain nationwide, but the problem is particularly evident in Potsdam . Anyone applying for naturalization here currently needs an extraordinary amount of patience. According to consistent reports from legal practice, naturalization procedures in Potsdam often take two to three years , and not infrequently even longer. This applies even to fully prepared and well-documented applications. Many cases remain stalled for mont

Germany is increasingly suffering from a shortage of qualified specialists . Employers often wait months for urgently needed...

The Federal Institute for Vocational Training (BIBB) has published the latest statistics on the Recognition Act for 2024. The figures...

On November 5, 2025, the oral hearing in the case between IU – University of Applied Sciences for International Students and the State Office for Immigration (LEA) took place before the 10th Chamber of the Berlin Administrative Court ( VISAGUARD had reported on the case ). Many students had hoped that the court would finally provide clarity – or at least find a compromise between the two sides. But the hearing showed one thing above all: the positions remain entrenched .

Many countries specifically advertise so-called Golden Visa programs : those who invest can stay. Germany does not officially have such...

The Federal Police reports a significant decline in unauthorized entries into Germany for 2025. Between January and September 2025,...

A KOFA study on the shortage of skilled workers is currently attracting attention among experts . The current situation on the German...

Right to border control for states International law recognizes the freedom to leave and return to one's home country - but not a right...

Naturalization procedures in Germany can often drag on for months or even years . This is well known and has been criticized in...

The Make it in Germany portal has published a new practical guide specifically aimed at employers , explaining the Opportunity Card...

The nursing sector in Germany continues to face enormous pressure. The shortage of skilled workers is palpable, particularly in...