Work in Germany for applicants from Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a member of the EU and, since 1 January 2025, also a full member of the Schengen Area. Bulgarian citizens may live and work freely in Germany. Bulgarians come to us, but so do people from Moldova, Ukraine and other countries who have Bulgarian citizenship. We also speak Russian.

Who can apply

We hire people with a valid passport or ID card from an EU country. Where you live now does not matter. We also accept applications from Ukrainians with temporary protection and from people who already have a residence permit in Germany that allows them to work.

What is not enough

• a Bulgarian residence permit without EU citizenship
• a certificate of Bulgarian origin without a valid passport
• expired documents

More: Who can work in Germany?

Why Germany

• Pay from €15.33 per hour gross
• Employment contract with us as a German staffing agency (temporary work), working at client companies in logistics, warehouses and production
• Social insurance: health, pension, unemployment and long-term care insurance
• Paid holidays and sick pay

We are looking for forklift drivers, warehouse workers and production helpers in Göttingen, Hanover and Paderborn – see the job overview.

Which jobs we offer

• Forklift driver: moving goods with a forklift, loading and unloading. A forklift licence is a big advantage.
• Warehouse worker: receiving goods, picking orders, packing and checking.
• Production helper: simple tasks on the production line, sorting, packing.

We discuss the work location together with you.

German language skills

German is a plus – at work and in everyday life. But we also consider applications from people who do not speak German yet. If you wish, we can speak Russian with you.

How it works

1. You fill in the application form.
2. We contact you by phone or messenger.
3. We discuss the work location and conditions and sign the employment contract.
4. We help with moving and address registration (Anmeldung). Accommodation can be provided on request.

You register your address at the citizens’ office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks of moving in, with your passport or ID card and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). After that, your tax ID (Steuer-ID) arrives by post. Then you open a bank account and choose a health insurance fund (Krankenkasse). Details at Moving and registration.

The first days

We do not leave you alone after you arrive. We explain which appointments are coming up – such as address registration at the citizens’ office (Bürgeramt) –, which documents you need for them and how to set up your bank account and health insurance. You can ask us questions at any time, in German, English or Russian.

Tip: Before you leave, take photos or copies of your most important documents and keep them separate from the originals.

Travel

Bus, plane or your own car – choose what suits you. Only buy your ticket once your start date has been agreed, and carry your documents in your hand luggage.

Documents to bring

• valid passport or ID card from an EU country
• birth certificate (optional)
• driving licence, if you have one
• forklift licence, if you have one – a big advantage for forklift drivers
• bank details later, once you have a German account

Apply now

Do you have a Bulgarian passport? Fill in our application form – free of charge and without obligation.