BUSINESSIMMIGRATION SERVICEBrandenburg

Support for Brandenburg companies in applying for residence permits for international skilled workers.

Reach your goal faster

In order to employ international skilled workers from non-EU and non-EEA countries in your company, visas, residence permits, and the recognition of professional qualifications must be clarified in advance. The fast-track procedure for skilled workers helps you to streamline this process and achieve your goal quickly. In Brandenburg, you also benefit from a broad support network.

The central office for online applications from Brandenburg companies is the Dahme-Spreewald district. Use the Business Immigration Service Brandenburg – here you will find all the important information and contacts.

Further information on the accelerated procedure for skilled workers

Implementation of an accelerated skilled worker procedure

What are the requirements and what is the procedure?

Prior approval

Speed up the process of getting your desired specialist from outside the EU approved for the labor market. With the option of “advance approval” from the relevant employment agency, you can clarify all important questions in advance.

Application checklist

You can use our checklists to check which documents are required so that your skilled worker's application can be processed quickly.

Your advisory network

A strong network in Brandenburg will support you from the initial idea to the successful integration of international skilled workers. You can obtain individual advice from the Brandenburg Chambers of Industry and Commerce, the Chambers of Crafts, the Central Immigration Authority for Skilled Workers in Brandenburg, the International Talent Desk of the Brandenburg Economic Development Agency (WFBB), and other partners.

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Find your local immigration office

For applications under the fast-track procedure for skilled workers, the Central Immigration Office of the Dahme-Spreewald district is responsible for the entire state of Brandenburg. For all other procedures, responsibility depends on the place of residence of your future skilled worker. Simply enter the postal code on the interactive map to find the regional immigration office responsible.

Further information and residence permits for your employees

Applications for residence permits are submitted to the relevant immigration office.

Residence permit for education

This residence permit allows you to undertake vocational training, participate in measures for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications, or attend a language course.

Residence permit for employment

This residence permit allows the holder to engage in employment, self-employment, research, or job hunting.

Residence permit for family reunification

Residence permit for the purpose of establishing and maintaining family life for partners in a registered civil partnership living in Germany or their children.

Amendment to ancillary provisions relating to residence law

Granting or extending a residence permit for the purpose of employment, self-employment, research, or job hunting.

Residence of EU and EEA citizens and their families

Issuance of a certificate of permanent residence for EU and EEA citizens and a residence card or permanent residence card for their family members.

Settlement permit

The settlement permit is an unlimited residence permit that allows you to live and work in Germany without restriction. It can be applied for, for example, after 5 years of regular residence or by highly qualified professionals.

The talent portal brandenburg

The talent portal brandenburg has more than 150,000 visitors per year. In addition to offering employers the opportunity to post job ads free of charge and present themselves with a company profile, it also provides a wealth of information on skilled workers from abroad. Experts support you from acquisition to integration into your company.

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