• Proof of authorization of the employer by the skilled worker and, if applicable, proof of sub-authorization
• Passport or passport substitute of the skilled worker
• Copy of the certificate of residence status of the skilled worker if currently residing in another EU country
• Proof of adequate pension provision
• If applicable, notification from the competent recognition body confirming the equivalence of the vocational training completed abroad (if available)
• If applicable, certificate assessment from the Central Office for Foreign Education on the comparability of the foreign university degree (if available)
• If applicable: Notification from the competent authority on the recognition of the foreign university degree for the purpose of employment in a regulated profession (if available)
• If required: Professional license or confirmation of the granting of a professional license

If necessary, the competent immigration authority will initiate the procedure to determine the equivalence of the professional qualification acquired abroad or to assess the certificate of the foreign university degree. The following documents must be submitted for the procedure to be carried out:

• Proof of training in the original language and a German translation as a copy
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form (in German) from the start of the relevant training: with a complete list of the training and further education courses completed and all gainful employment held
• If available: Proof of relevant professional experience in the original language and in German translation as a copy (e.g. job references, work books, letters of reference)
• If available: other proof of qualifications in the original language and a German translation as a copy (e.g. certificates of further training, training courses, courses, language level)
• A declaration in German signed by the specialist stating that no application for determination of equivalence has yet been submitted in the Federal Republic of Germany
• If the name on the passport differs from the name on the training certificate: Proof of the name change in the original language and a German translation as a copy.

If necessary, the competent immigration authority will obtain the approval of the Federal Employment Agency after the positive conclusion of the procedure for determining the equivalence of the professional qualification acquired abroad. For the involvement of the Federal Employment Agency, a completed form "Declaration of employment including supplementary sheet" signed by the employer must be submitted. (-see under "Further information")

In the event that family members wish to join you within six months, appropriate proof must be submitted:

• Color copies of the passports of all family members
• Powers of attorney from the family members joining you (see "Further information")

If spouses/partners are joining you, the following documents must also be submitted:

• International marriage certificate as an officially certified copy or original or officially certified copy of the marriage certificate legalized by the German diplomatic mission abroad or apostilled by the competent authority in the original language and in German translation, each as a simple copy
• If required: Certificate of German language proficiency at level A 1

If children are joining you, the following documents must also be submitted:

• International birth certificate(s) as officially certified copy(s) or

Original(s) or officially certified copy(s) of the birth certificate(s) legalized by the German diplomatic mission abroad or apostilled by the competent authority in the original language and in German translation, each as simple copy(s)