From Iraq to Germany

Entry & visa rule

A visa is required. You must obtain a national (D) visa at a German mission before you travel.

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

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

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

Start working in Germany BEFORE your foreign qualification is fully recognised: you and your employer commit t…

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Germany?

A visa is required. You must obtain a national (D) visa at a German mission before you travel.

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