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From Georgia to Germany

Entry & visa rule

Visa-free for short stays, but a national (D) visa is required to live and work in Germany.

Legal basis (Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Last verified 21 July 2026)

Popular paths for your nationality

§ 18a AufenthG

Skilled Worker (Vocational, § 18a)

Work permit for people with a recognised vocational qualification (at least 2 years of training) — nurses, ele…

§§ 20a, 20b AufenthG

Opportunity Card

A 12-month residence permit to come to Germany and look for a job — without a job offer. You qualify either as…

§ 19c Abs. 2 AufenthG i. V. m. § 6 BeschV

IT / Experience Route

Germany hires self-taught developers: with 2+ years of relevant experience (within the last 5), a job offer pa…

Frequently asked questions

Do Georgian citizens need a visa for Germany?

Visa-free for short stays, but a national (D) visa is required to live and work in Germany.

Does my degree need to be recognised in Germany?

Check your university in the anabin database; a ZAB Statement of Comparability may be needed for skilled-worker permits.

Last verified: 21 July 2026