Other routes: specialty cooks, IT and more

Routes the Embassy Hanoi describes on its own pages, and what they require.

Specialty cooks for Vietnamese cuisine (§ 19c (1) AufenthG with § 11 (2) BeschV)

• At least 2 years of cook training at a Vietnamese vocational school (online training does not count), plus at least 2 years of practice as a cook in qualified restaurants; work as a kitchen helper does not count (Embassy page).
• A job offer from a specialty restaurant with the salary in the contract. Approval by the Federal Employment Agency; the employer can obtain it in advance, which shortens the procedure.
• First permit for 1 year, then up to 3 more years. Appointments via a waiting list at VFS. Fee €75.

IT specialists without a degree

With at least 3 years of IT experience in the last 7 years, a Blue Card is possible without a degree, see Skilled worker and the Embassy page.

Short-term quota employment (§ 19c (1) AufenthG with § 15d BeschV)

Temporary work of up to 8 months within 12 months, in sectors with quotas. The employer must first obtain the advance approval of the Federal Employment Agency; you apply through VFS, with the VIDEX application form. An extension in Germany is generally not possible, and family members cannot join you (Embassy page).

Nursing

See the separate page Nursing.

Family reunion

Spouses and children of people living in Berlin have their own visa type. The details depend on the family member's permit; ask the Embassy or see Already in Berlin for counselling.