Which route fits me?
Several routes lead from Russia to Berlin. Pick by your situation, then read the route page.
| You are | Route |
|---|---|
| A graduate or experienced professional with a job offer from a German employer, including IT specialists | Skilled worker / Blue Card |
| 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 or close | Ausbildung |
| A student or graduate who wants a German degree | Study, then admission |
| Spouse, child or parent of someone in Germany | Family |
| Self-employed, or at serious personal risk | Other routes and humanitarian admission |
| Already in Berlin | Already in Berlin? |
Six honest checks before you decide
- German. Almost every route needs it, and it takes longest: Learning German.
- Money. Costs at a glance, and how money can reach a German account at all: Money and EU sanctions.
- Where you apply. Visa application at the Embassy in Moscow, or from a third country: Applying from a third country.
- Russian rules. Exit, military service, second citizenship: Leaving Russia.
- Documents. Documents and Recognition.
- Scams. Avoiding scams.
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.