Absolutely. Once your employee receives their residence permit, our settle-in services help with registering their address, setting up health insurance, enrolling in tax and pension systems, and securing housing. We make the transition to life in Germany smooth and stress-free.

Yes! Jobbatical’s platform enables you to manage the entire residence permit journey in one place. Upload documents, track status updates, and collaborate with your HR team and our immigration experts in real time.

We support various permit types including residence permits for qualified professionals, family members, EU Blue Card holders, and intra-corporate transferees. Our local experts ensure each case is handled according to the specific permit requirements.

Jobbatical guides both HR teams and relocating employees through the full residence permit process—from eligibility checks and document preparation to scheduling appointments and communicating with German immigration authorities. We ensure compliance and reduce manual effort.

A residence permit in Germany allows non-EU nationals to live in the country for work, family, or other purposes. It's required for anyone planning to stay longer than 90 days and is typically linked to the purpose of stay—such as employment, studies, or family reunification.

EU Blue Card holders can work in another EU country after 18 months in Germany. Standard residence permit holders need a work visa for other EU nations.

Employees can apply for permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) after:

• 33 months (or 21 months with B1-level German) on an EU Blue Card.

• 5 years on a standard work permit.

A residence visa allows foreign nationals to enter Germany and stay for employment purposes. The work permit is part of the residence visa or permit, granting legal authorization to work. These terms are often used interchangeably in Germany.

Germany offers three main residence permits:

• Temporary Residence Permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis): For work, study, or family reunification.

• EU Blue Card: For highly skilled professionals meeting salary thresholds.

• Permanent Residence Permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis): After working in Germany for several years.