Digital application for the accelerated skilled worker procedure introduced in Schleswig-Holstein
- VISAGUARD Sekretariat
- 1 day ago
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Schleswig-Holstein is continuing to drive forward the digitalization of its administration. Effective immediately, applications for the accelerated skilled worker process can be submitted entirely online – directly via the OZG (Online Access Act) portal. For employers and skilled workers , this means less paperwork, greater efficiency, and faster processing. This step is particularly interesting for companies that urgently need qualified specialists from abroad and have previously struggled with lengthy, paper-based processes.
Advantages of digital application
The switch to digital application processing brings numerous advantages. Employers can conveniently complete the entire application online, significantly reducing the organizational effort . Clearly structured options reduce the risk of forgetting important information or documents. The portal also ensures a better overview and completeness of the application documents, which minimizes processing errors and speeds up the process overall .
The authorities also benefit from digital processing. Structured data transmission simplifies internal processes, shortens processing times, and ensures queries can be resolved more quickly. For skilled workers who wish to apply for a residence permit under the accelerated skilled worker procedure, this means noticeable relief and often faster access to the German labor market.
Apply online now
The OZG portal is now available to all applicants in Schleswig-Holstein . Applications can be submitted around the clock, making the process significantly more flexible – especially for companies that operate internationally and are not always tied to German office hours. The digital approach saves time, reduces paper consumption, and is a further step toward a future-oriented administration.
With this modernization, Schleswig-Holstein is demonstrating that the digitalization of administrative processes is not just a buzzword, but a tangible relief for everyone involved. Skilled workers, employers, and authorities will be able to work together more efficiently in the future – and the path to a successful completion of the skilled worker application process will be significantly easier. This is desperately needed in Schleswig-Holstein, as the skilled worker authorities in Schleswig-Holstein have recently been heavily criticized for inefficiency.
Click here to go directly to the application portal for the accelerated skilled worker procedure in Schleswig-Holstein:
