GERMANY · PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
Your Licence,
a Career on Europe’s Roads.
Germany has been short of truck and bus drivers for years. We plan your route from licence conversion and Code 95 to the employment contract and visa.
WHO CAN APPLY
Which Vehicle
Do You Drive?
The same legal route applies to professional drivers in freight and passenger transport.
Truck Driver (CE)
For drivers with international or long-haul experience.
- Valid CE licence
- Code 95 and tachograph card
- Long-haul and distribution
- Highest demand
Truck Driver (C)
For urban and regional distribution.
- Valid C licence
- Code 95 qualification
- Routes with daily return
- Regular working hours
Bus Driver (D)
For city and intercity passenger transport.
- Valid D or DE licence
- Code 95 for passenger transport
- Municipal and private operators
- Basic German is an advantage
CORE DOCUMENTS
What Every
File Needs
Documents may vary by the state handling the licence conversion and by employer. We build your file around the official lists.
Proof of driving experience and up-to-date professional documents speed up the process.
- Passport
- Category C, CE or D driving licence
- Professional documents such as qualification proof and driver card
- Employment references proving driving experience
- Employment contract or binding job offer
- Police clearance
- Apostille and certified translations
GOOD TO KNOW
Six Rules
Before You Apply
Licence conversion
Commercial driving in Germany requires an EU licence; the conversion can be completed in Germany.
Code 95
The initial qualification is mandatory; if missing, it is obtained through accelerated training in Germany.
BA approval
The Federal Employment Agency must approve; you need a job offer and a contract to German standards.
No language test
No language certificate is required for the visa. A2 German still makes daily life and exams much easier.
Driving and rest times
Driving times are limited by law and checked via the digital tachograph.
Job offer comes first
This route depends on the employer; the right match is the first step.
PROCESS
From the Wheel
to Germany
We plan employer, licence and visa together.
Profile Analysis
We review your licence, experience and documents.
Employer Matching
We match you with logistics and transport companies.
Approval and Visa
We follow the BA approval and the visa application.
Licence and Code 95
We plan the conversion and training in Germany.
On the Road
We support registration and the steps before your first trip.
COMMON MISTAKES
Three Mistakes
That Delay Files
Expired documents
Expired professional certificates delay approval.
Undocumented experience
Without official proof it is hard to convince employers.
Skipping German entirely
Without any German, exams and daily life become difficult.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. If your family is moving with you, see our family reunification page.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really go without German?
No language certificate is required for the visa. We still recommend preparing to A2.
Is my Turkish licence valid?
Commercial driving requires an EU licence and Code 95; we plan both in Germany.
How much will I earn?
It depends on the state, employer and collective agreement. We review the offer with you.
Can my family join me?
Family reunification is possible; the requirements depend on your residence status.
Sources: Employment Ordinance (BeschV) §24a, Professional Drivers Qualification Act (BKrFQG); Make it in Germany. Information as of November 2026.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
Let’s Hit
Europe’s Roads.
In a free consultation we review your licence and experience and plan your employer match.
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