Which route fits me?
Several routes lead from Brazil to Berlin. Pick by your situation, then read the route page. First read Entry without a visa: Brazilians may enter visa-free, but not if they intend to work.
| You are | Route |
|---|---|
| A graduate or experienced professional with a job offer from a German employer (IT included) | Skilled worker / Blue Card |
| A nurse or health professional | Nursing recognition |
| Qualified, no job offer yet, with savings and German A1 or English B2 | Opportunity Card |
| A school leaver who wants vocational training, German at A2 to B1 | Ausbildung |
| A student or graduate (Ensino Médio, university) who wants a German degree | Study, then admission |
| Spouse or child of someone in Germany | Family |
| A German or Italian ancestor in the family | German ancestry |
| Already in Berlin | Already in Berlin? |
Five honest checks before you decide
- German. Almost every route needs it, and it takes longest. Start now: Learning German.
- Money. See Costs at a glance.
- Brazilian side. Dual citizenship, military registration, tax exit notice: Leaving Brazil.
- Documents. Brazilian papers are apostilled at a cartório: Documents.
- The visa itself. Visa application at the consulates, and scams to avoid.
This site gives general orientation. It does not assess your individual case; for that see a lawyer for migration law or a recognised advice centre.
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