With our quick check, you can find out in 4 steps whether the fast-track skilled worker procedure is an option for you.

I want to recruit a person from abroad as a skilled worker or as an apprentice

I have already found a suitable recruit.
I haven’t found a skilled worker or an apprentice yet.

We are glad that you are interested in the fast-track procedure for skilled workers. A requirement for an application is, that the employer has already found a skilled worker from a third-country. If you need further information on recruiting of foreign skilled workers, please visit the website: "Make it in Germany": Targeted recruitment

The professional currently resides

in a third-country.
in Germany.

The objective of the fast-track procedure for skilled workers is to reduce the time required for the entry procedure. When entry has already occured, the LZF is no longer the competent authority. 

  • If you need further information concerning the recognition procedure, please visit the website: "Anerkennung-in-Deutschland": Professional recognition.
  • If you have questions concerning immigration law, please contact the foreigners authority or the Welcome Center, at the residence of the skilled worker for assistance.

Employment contract and authorisation

exist.
don't exist.

Have you decided to apply for the fast-track procedure for skilled workers for your foreign recruit? 

To apply for the fast-track procedure for skilled workers, you will need an employment contract and the authorisation of your future skilled worker. 

An application for the fast-track procedure for skilled workers has already been submitted to another authority or another visa procedure has been initiated

Applicable.

We are delighted that you are interested in the fast-track procedure for skilled workers. In order to avoid delays in the procedure and double fees for you, please be sure to state whether you have initiated another procedure during your consultation and when submitting your application. It would be helpful to state what kind of procedure it is and where it was initiated.

Not applicable.

Congratulations on your new employment. We are delighted that you have found a new talent for your company. To welcome your skilled worker from a third country to your company in Baden-Württemberg as soon as possible, you have the option of applying for the fast-track procedure for skilled workers. We are happy to support you. Contact us via our hotline so we can advise you individually. We look forward to your call!

Promoting talents, 
connecting opportunities