Qualified professionals with a recognized foreign academic degree (or a German university degree) and a concrete job offer with an annual salary of €56,400 or more can apply for an EU Blue Card - entry visa. For employees in fields like mathematics, IT, natural sciences, engineering, and human medicine, an annual salary of €43,992 is sufficient.

For your degree, you must provide a Statement of Comparability issued by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).

To apply, you are required to present a valid passport (minimum validity of 6 months). Ensure that all necessary documents are submitted during your appointment at the Embassy. The following documents must be provided:

1. Completed application form (National visa) and declaration form (Section 54 (2) 8 in conjunction with Section 53 of the Residence Act)
2. Two biometric passport photos (not older than 6 months)
3. Valid passport with at least two free pages, plus two copies of the biodata page of the passport
4. Motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5. O/L and A/L examination certificates
6. Academic degree and any other experience certificates related to your future employment in Germany
7. Statement of Comparability issued by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB)
8. “Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis” (Employment Declaration), filled in and signed by your employer
9. Proof of health insurance coverage in Germany

Ensure that all documents are complete and accurate to avoid delays in processing your visa application.