Germany is among the top five countries for international immigrants who aspire to settle abroad for a better quality of life as well as higher level of income

The increasing popularity of the European country can be attributed to its fast growing economy, robust education system, and burgeoning opportunities for employment across all sectors

There are a number of different pathways available to you to immigrate to Germany, which will primarily be based on the purpose for which you plan to move to Germany

1. If you are planning to move to Germany for employment, then you will either apply for a work permit visa or a job seeker visa, which will allow you to stay in Germany for six months and find a job

2. If you are planning to move to Germany to study at any of its world renowned universities, then you will need to apply for a study visa

3. If you are planning to set up a business or take over the management of an existing one, in Germany, then you will be applying for a entrepreneur visa

4. If you plan to visit your family in Germany, or take a vacation, you will apply for a tourist visa or a visitor visa