Which route fits me?

A short decision guide for people in Cameroon: skilled work, nursing, Opportunity Card, study, Ausbildung, family.

Cameroonian citizens need a visa before travelling to Germany (Visa and embassy). There is no way to apply for the permit after visa-free entry. Pick your route by your situation.

You are	Route
Engineer, IT specialist or other graduate with a qualified job offer	Skilled worker and Blue Card
Nurse, midwife or other health worker	Nursing and health professions
Qualified, no job offer yet	Opportunity Card (long waiting time, see page)
Have a GCE or Baccalauréat and want a degree	Study, GCE or Baccalauréat
Want vocational training	Ausbildung
Spouse, partner, child or parent in Germany	Family
Already in Berlin	Already in Berlin?, After arrival

Four honest checks

Documents take time: Cameroonian documents are verified by the embassy, not legalised: Documents and verification.
Waiting times: appointments can take many months: Visa and embassy.
Money: Costs at a glance and Money and transfers.
Nobody sells you a visa, a study place or a job: Avoiding scams.

General orientation only. It does not assess your individual case; for that see a lawyer for migration law or a recognised advice centre.

A question this page does not answer? Contact us. Free orientation only, no legal advice for individual cases.