Overview
- In a video posted to X this week, Ambassador Philipp Ackermann urged highly skilled Indians to pursue jobs in Germany in IT, management, science and tech, stressing that rules do not change overnight.
- He said Indians in Germany are among the top earners, with the average Indian worker earning more than the average German.
- Officials and reports highlight accessible pathways including the EU Blue Card, the Job Seeker Visa and the 2024 Opportunity Card, with job resources shared by the embassy.
- Reporting cites a growing Indian presence of roughly 280,000–300,000 people and about 60,000 students, alongside plans to issue around 200,000 professional visas in 2025 with a large allocation for Indian nationals.
- The outreach follows the U.S. decision to raise H‑1B fees to $100,000, which prompted confusion and cancelled trips for some Indian visa-holders, even as Germany acknowledges hurdles such as degree recognition, language and the need to vet recruiters.