Working visa without a job offer

Member since 03 March 2018

gabyadMember03 March 2018 13:03:09

Hello,

I've read that several nationals (I'm Israeli) can get a residence permit (and therefore - a working visa) in Germany while applying from within the country, due to an agreement that Germany has with several countries.

Could somebody from the "privilege countries" list tell from first hand how the process is done?

Do I just have to have a renting contract (no matter in which city, right?), a health insurance, a German bank account with sufficient funds, an appointment with the immigration office - and I get a residence permit + a work permit? No job offer is needed, correct?
How much time does it usually take, from the appointment scheduling to their "verdict"? And how many times do I have to visit the immigration office for this matter?

Thank you

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany/Singapore Expert04 March 2018 09:20:09

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Your questions are very specific and I don't recall any similar case on this forum before.
Why don't you ask the people who certainly know this best: at the German embassy in your country?