Professional & Skilled Pathways for German Citizens
A comprehensive guide for German citizens wishing to live and work in the UK post-Brexit.
Following Brexit, German citizens no longer have the automatic right to live and work in the UK. There is currently no Youth Mobility (Working Holiday) agreement between the UK and Germany. The main pathway for employment is the Skilled Worker Visa, which requires sponsorship from a UK employer. Short-term business visits for meetings or training (up to 6 months) remain visa-free.
Requires a job offer from a licensed UK sponsor. You must earn at least the salary threshold for the specific role.
High Potential Individual. Available to graduates of top-ranked global universities. No job offer needed to apply.
For leaders or potential leaders in academia, research, arts, culture, or digital technology.
Look for UK employers with a sponsorship license. They must issue you a virtual 'Certificate of Sponsorship'.
Complete the form on GOV.UK. Germans can usually use the app for identity verification.
Pay the IHS (£1,035/year) and the visa fee (varies by role duration, e.g., £719 for up to 3 years).
Once approved, Germans usually receive a purely digital immigration status linked to their passport.
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Consulates are also in Dusseldorf and Munich. Visa operations are handled centrally by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) online.
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