Skilled Labor

Skilled labor in Germany: Direct work path with breakthrough income

If vocational study is the roadmap for those starting from scratch, then the skilled labor in Germany program is the “priority door” for those who already have professional qualifications and work experience in Vietnam. With the strong changes in the New Immigration Law of the German Government, the opportunity for Vietnamese technicians, engineers, and skilled workers to go to Germany to work directly with a starting salary from 2,800 – 4,500 Euro/month is becoming more open than ever. This is not just a job, but the shortest roadmap to achieve financial stability and permanent residency rights in the country with the most developed economy in Europe.

Conditions to participate in the German skilled labor program

To participate in the skilled labor (Fachkräfte) category, you need to meet stricter standards for qualifications but have a huge advantage in terms of time and income.

Requirements for qualifications and expertise

You must have a graduation degree from College or University or higher in Vietnam with a major corresponding to the job intended to be done in Germany. An important new point is that your degree must be recognized by the competent authority in Germany (ZAB or state agencies) as equivalent to a German degree.

Necessary foreign language proficiency

Unlike vocational study which usually starts from B1, the skilled labor category requires a minimum German level of B1 or B2 depending on the employer's requirements and the job position. Good communication ability is a prerequisite for you to be able to read and understand technical standards and coordinate with colleagues in a professional working environment.

Degree recognition process (Anerkennung) – The key step

This is a specific characteristic of the skilled labor category. Your diploma must undergo an evaluation process to consider the degree of compatibility with the German education system.

Full recognition (Vollanerkennung)

If your degree and number of study hours match the German program completely, you will receive full recognition. With this certificate, you can apply for a work Visa immediately and go to Germany to work as an official professional.

Partial recognition and supplementary courses (Teilanerkennung)

In case your degree is only partially recognized, the German Government allows you to go to Germany under the “Degree Recognition” category. You will both work at the enterprise and participate in supplementary courses for missing knowledge to complete the degree. Right after finishing the supplementary course, you will be converted to an official work Visa.

Occupations that are “thirsty” for skilled labor in Germany

Germany is currently experiencing a serious shortage of human resources in many technical fields and high-end services, opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese personnel.

Engineering and Technology sector

Mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, industrial electricians, high-level welders, and automotive technicians are positions that always have huge recruitment demand. With high skills and the diligence of Vietnamese people, you will easily adapt to modern production lines at major corporations.

Information Technology (IT) sector

Especially for the IT industry, Germany has a very large priority policy. Even if you do not have a University degree but have 3-5 years of practical work experience and good English/German proficiency, you still have the opportunity to be granted a work Visa as an IT specialist.

Healthcare and Nursing sector with qualifications

For those who have graduated from Nursing College/University in Vietnam. Instead of relearning from the beginning, you will go under the degree conversion category. The supplementary internship period only lasts from 6-12 months, after which you will become an official Nurse (Pflegefachkraft) with a very high salary.

Outstanding rights and benefits of the skilled labor category

Compared to vocational study, the skilled labor category brings immediate economic and legal values.

Income and social welfare

• Salary: Receive official salary right from the moment of arrival (if full recognition is achieved), ranging from 3,000 – 4,500 Euro/month depending on the industry.
• Policy: Enjoy full social insurance, health insurance, pension, and family allowance regimes like natives.
• Leave: Minimum 24-30 days of paid leave per year.

Family reunification and residency opportunities

This is the biggest advantage of the skilled labor category. You have the right to sponsor your spouse and children to Germany as soon as you stabilize your job and housing. Your children will study for free at Germany's public education system. After 3-5 years of working, you are fully eligible to apply for permanent residency and then German citizenship.

Challenges and necessary preparation

Although this roadmap is very attractive, it requires you to have extremely serious preparation.

• Language barrier: Communication at work requires high precision. You need to invest in learning German methodically, especially specialized German.
• Differences in technical standards: DIN (German) or ISO (International) standards in Germany are very strict. You need to have a spirit of learning to adapt to the highly disciplined working process.

Conclusion

Programs skilled labor in Germany is an ideal choice for those with expertise who want to break through their career in an international environment. Not only bringing an income of thousands of Euros, this is also the most sustainable path to build a future for the whole family in Europe. If you already have qualifications and skills, start the degree evaluation process and learn German today to seize this golden opportunity. Do you want to check if your degree is recognized in Germany? Send your transcript and graduation degree to us for a free preliminary evaluation and receive a direct corporate interview roadmap!