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HGV Driver Relocation Guide: Moving to Germany
High demand · €29,700-€40,700 · Visa: Professional drivers (§24a BeschV)
This guide is for an HGV Driver planning to move to Germany. Whether you just received a job offer, are still exploring, or are mid-application — you will find everything you need here.
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💰 Salary
€29,700-€40,700
📋 Visa
Professional drivers (§24a BeschV)
Truck drivers are admitted under the Employment Ordinance rule for professional drivers: no recognised qualification, minimum training period or general salary floor is required. You need a job offer and a truck licence from your home country, and if you are 45 or over the job must pay at least €55,770 a year.
🎓 Recognition
No recognition of a qualification is needed to work as a truck driver in Germany...
📈 Demand
High
Quick answers
Can an HGV Driver work in Germany as a non-EU professional?
Yes, through the Professional drivers (§24a BeschV) route. Truck drivers are admitted under the Employment Ordinance rule for professional drivers: no recognised qualification, minimum training period or general salary floor is required. You need a job offer and a truck licence from your home country, and if you are 45 or over the job must pay at least €55,770 a year. HGV Drivers currently see High demand in Germany.
What salary can an HGV Driver expect in Germany?
€29,700-€40,700 gross per year.
How long does it take to move to Germany as an HGV Driver?
Visa processing on the Professional drivers (§24a BeschV) route: about 4–6 weeks. The visa guide explains what this time covers.
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What Do HGV Drivers Earn in Germany?
€29,700-€40,700
Median salary: €34,900
Which Visa Do HGV Drivers Use to Move to Germany?
Professional drivers (§24a BeschV)
Professional drivers (§24a BeschV) is the main route for HGV Drivers relocating to Germany. Truck drivers are admitted under the Employment Ordinance rule for professional drivers: no recognised qualification, minimum training period or general salary floor is required. You need a job offer and a truck licence from your home country, and if you are 45 or over the job must pay at least €55,770 a year.
Is Your HGV Driver Qualification Recognised in Germany?
No recognition of a qualification is needed to work as a truck driver in Germany. Drivers are admitted under a specific Employment Ordinance rule for professional drivers: you need a job offer from a German employer and a truck licence from your home country, and the employer can arrange the EU licence and the driver qualification (Berufskraftfahrerqualifikation) in Germany.
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