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Highest readiness
Germany · 94%
Most complete route record in VisaPathways.
Lowest difficulty signal
Germany · Medium
Based on the route difficulty label.
Most document-heavy
Germany · 14 docs
May require more preparation effort.
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Nepal → Germany
National work visa for a Nepalese skilled worker whose vocational qualification is recognised in Germany or university degree is comparable, with a specific qualified job offer. National-visa fee EUR 75; ZAB Statement of Comparability EUR 208 when required.
Bangladesh → Germany
Schengen short-stay route for a Bangladeshi citizen visiting Germany for tourism, family visits or another permitted short-stay purpose for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Side-by-side matrix
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| Field | Germany | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Nepal → Germany | Bangladesh → Germany |
| Visa type | Work visa | Work visa |
| Difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Timeline | Complete recognition/comparability first, obtain any professional licence, sign a qualified job offer, apply through the Consular Services Portal and German mission in Nepal, and allow for Federal Employment Agency approval of salary and working conditions. | Apply to the German consular authority for the main destination no earlier than 6 months before travel and normally at least 15 days before departure. Normal processing is 15 days but can extend to 45 days. |
| Readiness | Under review | 94% |
| Documents | 14 | 11 |
| Flight type | One-stop from Kathmandu | — |
| Estimated travel time | KTM–DOH–FRA/MUC about 14–17h; KTM–IST–FRA/MUC/BER about 14–18h; KTM–DXB–FRA/MUC about 15–19h | — |
| Travel difficulty | Moderate | — |