Getting your German work visa

A work visa gives you the right to enter Germany for the purpose of starting work. This is not your average tourist visa. Here is what you need to do to get the visa: <ul> <li>Make an appointment at the German embassy (<a href="https://service2.diplo.de/rktermin/extern/choose_categoryList.do?locationCode=kair&realmId=702&request_locale=en" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">example: Cairo</a>) or consulate. Immediately. Book the <a href="https://service2.diplo.de/rktermin/extern/choose_category.do?locationCode=kair&realmId=702&categoryId=1209&request_locale=en" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">appointment for a national visa</a> (not a so-called Schengen tourist visa). What to bring? Requirements vary between countries. Look at all the necessary documents for the National Visa. For Egypt, find the list <a href="https://kairo.diplo.de/eg-ar/service/05-VisaEinreise/22.2NationaleVisa/22.2.2UnterlagenNationaleVisa" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">here (Arabic)</a>.</li> </ul> PRO TIP: Actually getting an appointment at the embassy can be very hard, because the system often does not show free slots. In that case, send an email to the embassy to get an appointment and attach your job offer to show proof. <a href="https://medium.com/imagine-foundation/getting-your-german-work-visa-e26cd1d22ae8">Website</a>