For a work visa, you must be a qualified professional whose professional or academic qualification obtained abroad is comparable to a German degree This will be checked as part of the recognition procedure. The work visa is linked to a specific job offer and requires training that corresponds to the qualification level of German employees. You may need to provide a professional license. . Employees who are older than 45 years of age must provide proof of a minimum gross salary of 46,530 euros (as of 2022) or provide evidence of an alternative retirement provision.