Relocation of IT teams to Germany
A complete package for companies: relocating employees with their families. Including Anmeldung and finding housing.
- IT companies
- Startups
- Corporate HR
Unlike the UK, a German employer needs no special status or licence to hire foreign nationals — each permit is arranged individually for the specific employee on a suitable ground (Blue Card/Chancenkarte/Fachkräfte). At the same time, acting under a power of attorney from the employee, the employer can initiate the accelerated procedure (beschleunigtes Fachkräfteverfahren, §81a AufenthG) to shorten the time to entry.
Residence permit in Germany: comparing the options
The difference is not the price — it is who each option suits. The “Best for” column is the business profile the option is built around.
| Option | Best for | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A settlement permit in Germany | People who have lived in Germany for five years on a work or family permit, skilled workers: three years is enough, or two with a German qualification, blue Card holders: 27 months, or 21 with German at B1 | 1–12 months | from $895 |
| Switching from a §24 permit to a work permit in Germany | People on temporary protection who have found work and want to stay for the long term, graduates who need a status that leads to settlement, anyone tired of depending on the next extension of temporary protection | 1–6 months | from $1,460 |
| Residence permit in Germany through family reunification | Families moving to join a sponsor, children under 18 joining their parents | 3–6 months | from $2,240 |
| Chancenkarte in Germany (the opportunity card) | Qualified professionals, looking for work in Germany | 2–4 months | from $2,350 |
| EU Blue Card in Germany | IT specialists, engineers, doctors, researchers | 2–3 months | from $3,360 |
| Fachkräfte — residence permit for qualified professionals in Germany | Mid-level technical staff, nurses, construction workers, electricians | 3–5 months | from $3,360 |
| Freiberufler — freelancer residence permit in Germany | IT freelancers, designers, consultants, journalists | 2–4 months | from $3,920 |
| Residence permit in Germany for remote workers (the equivalent of a Digital Nomad Visa) | Tech employees with a foreign contract, digital nomads | 2–4 months | from $3,920 |
| Relocation of IT teams to Germanyyou are here | IT companies, startups, corporate HR | 3–6 months | Upon consultation |
What the service includes
| Choosing a route for each person: Blue Card / Chancenkarte / Fachkräfte | |
| Anmeldung | |
| Help with housing | |
| Family residence permits | |
| Flights— billed separately | |
| Renting housing (priced separately) |
Documents and programme requirements
- 1Contracts with the employer
- 2A corporate client
Frequently asked questions
Does a company need a special licence to hire foreign nationals in Germany?
From how many employees does it make sense to order a team relocation package?
What has to be done in the first days after each employee moves?
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