Which route fits me?
Several routes lead from Egypt to Berlin. Pick by your situation, then read the route page.
| You are | Route |
|---|---|
| A school leaver or student (Thanaweya Amma, Bachelor) who wants a German degree | Study, then admission |
| A graduate or experienced professional (for example IT or engineering) with a job offer from a German employer | Skilled worker / Blue Card |
| A doctor | Doctors: Approbation in Berlin |
| A nurse | 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 B1 | Ausbildung |
| Interested in the GIZ and Federal Employment Agency programmes | THAMM Plus and the Egyptian-German Center (EGC) |
| Spouse or child of someone in Germany | Family |
| 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.
- Egyptian rules. Military service, dual nationality, cash: Leaving Egypt.
- Documents. Egypt is not in the Apostille Convention; the Embassy legalises: Documents.
- The visa itself. Visa application in Cairo, 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.
A question this page does not answer? Contact us. Free orientation only, no legal advice for individual cases.