Hospitality traineeships in Germany: Blue Card, Anabin & the positive list

Germany has one of Europe's most structured immigration systems for skilled work — which is good news once you know the terms. Three keep coming up: the EU Blue Card, the Anabin database, and the shortage-occupation 'positive list'.

Anabin: does your qualification count?

Anabin is the official database that tells German authorities whether your foreign degree or training is recognised. Bixter checks your qualification against Anabin before you apply, so there are no surprises.

For roles on the positive list, recruitment is faster because Germany has declared a shortage. Many hospitality and kitchen roles qualify, especially outside the largest cities.