Germany plans to raise skilled labour visas for Indians to 90,000
Germany has unveiled intentions to greatly raise the yearly limit on skilled labor visas and work permits for Indian professionals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his approval of Germany’s action, stating that it will provide a fresh boost to the economic development of the Western country.
On Friday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, on his third India visit, was hosted by PM Modi. Speaking to reporters following the meeting, PM Modi announced that the Scholz government had opted to raise the yearly quota of visas for proficient Indian professionals to 90,000 from 20,000.
“When India’s dynamics and Germany’s precision meet, when Germany’s engineering and India’s innovation meet… a better future is decided for the Indo-Pacific and the entire world,” PM Modi said.
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India and Germany signed a migration agreement facilitating mobility for professionals and students in 2022
In 2022, India and Germany signed a migration agreement to facilitate mobility for professionals and students.
Germany has promised to make the visa application process more convenient and enhance the acknowledgment of Indian professional qualifications in the country.
The German Economic Institute reports that there are more than 570,000 open job positions in different sectors in the country. The new visa policy is considered a crucial move in drawing foreign talent to help address these labor shortages.
