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In some cases, if you plan to be a full time PhD student or a PostDoc at CISPA, you will be eligible for the [EU Blue Card]/immigration/residence-permit/eubluecard). Please check the respective page first regarding the yearly gross salary requirements for professionals in STEM. Please make sure to check your individual situation with the Foreigners Authoritiy, as they can work on a case by case basis.
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Doctoral students from third countries can obtain a residence permit for research. As a requirement, they must complete their doctoral thesis as part of a work contract with a research facility in Germany. If the research position is a component of the PhD program as a full-time program, only a permit for studying can be issued.
You are considered a âresearcherâ if
If you have at least a PhD/doctorate or a suitable university degree enabling you to access PhD degree programmes. Regulations about this permit are covered in Section 18d AufenthG (German Residence Act). You still need a visa prior to entry into Germany (non-EU), so make sure to contact your local German embassy!
What do you need before applying for the entry visa?
If you are already in Germany, click here to continue your journey, converting your visa to a residence permit!
Source; https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/other/research