Work visa as a pensioner from non-EU country

I would like to apply for a work visa from Germany for the first time as I am over 45. In addition to being a pensioner under the Turkish Social Security System, I have over 25 years of experience as a mid-to-high level executive in the accounting and business management areas.

According to what I read on the https://www.make-it-in-Germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/work-qualifi… webpage (please refer to the relevant section mentioned below), I would like to better understand the requirements for having a sufficient pension plan as stated in the document.

Does this condition apply to my Turkish Social Security pensioner status, and I can apply for a work visa without presenting a job contract with gross earnings of EUR 49,830?

If yes, what documentation do I need to submit with my application?

If not, could you kindly provide further clarification regarding the statement that "you must be able to prove that you have adequate pension provision"?

I appreciate your help in advance.

Reference text:

"Are you over the age of 45 and coming to work in Germany for the first time? In this case, the job you intend to take in Germany must enable you to earn a gross annual salary of at least €49,830 (as of 2024) or you must be able to prove that you have adequate pension provision."

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Barbara_Community Manager

Dear @onur35 , thank you for getting in touch. Before I give you some information, could you please tell us what you mean by "does this condition apply to my Turkish Social Security pensioner status"? Do you mean, does your pension count towards the 49,830? Best Barbara

onur35

Dear Barbara Stasiak_Community Manager,

Thank you for your question. As I mentioned in my earlier post, the Turkish Social Security System provides me with a pension salary. However, my current pension salary is below the 49,830 Euro German equivalent gross earnings.

In order to reach the gross annual earnings of 49,830 Euros, can we deduct my current pension salary and receive a smaller German work contract amount?

I also have another question.

I am eligible for healthcare coverage from the Turkish healthcare system because of the social security agreement between Germany and Turkey, and I am also eligible for healthcare protection from the German social security system.Therefore, will there be any reduction on German socical secuirty contribution from my gross salary?

If such reduction will be applied, is it possible to reduce the gross salary requirement of 49,830 Euros to a lower amount?

Kind regards,

Onur

Barbara_Community Manager

Hallo @onur35 , thank you for your answer. If you want to work in Germany, you need to be considered a skilled worker. To do this, you need to have your qualification recognised: https://handbookgermany.de/en/recognition / https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/pro/service-center.php I have forwarded the other part of your question to our expert, it can take up to 3 weeks to get an answer, then I will get back to you. Best Barbara

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