International employment - for employers

Immigration from third countries is an important building block in countering the current and future shortage of skilled labour! Are you an employer and have not yet dealt with this topic? Would you like to know what the Skilled Labour Immigration Act means and which countries it applies to? Do you have questions about recruitment abroad and onboarding at your place of work and residence and are you wondering who can answer your individual questions?

On the following pages, we provide you with answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and the relevant contact points in Münsterland. You will find specific practical tips for implementation in everyday business life. We offer you a personal counselling service by phone, email, video or in person, in which we work out your next steps and suitable contact points.

We provide information on the following topics:
- SKILLS IMMIGRATION LAW
- PERSONNEL SEARCH ABROAD
- PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
- ONBOARDING INTERNATIONAL SKILLS

Practical Forum on International Employment

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A new, interactive format for HR managers:
The International Employment Practice Forum focuses on the exchange of experiences, specific questions and best practices relating to the recruitment, integration and long-term employment of international specialists.

WHEN? Thursday, 23 April 2026, 14:00-19:00
WHERE? FIEGE Logistik I X-DOCK, Am Mittelhafen 32, 48155 Münster
Further information HERE

Workshop series Company Welcome Guides

Company Welcome Guides
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SUCCESSFULLY ATTRACTING AND RETAINING SKILLED WORKERS FROM ABROAD

Across the Münsterland region, we offer one-day workshops designed to raise awareness amongst employers about employing skilled workers from third countries and to prepare them for this. We provide practical guidance: from recruitment through to the first 100 days at the company, settling into their new home, and developing long-term prospects for the new employees.

The workshop series is aimed at employers in the Münsterland region who are interested in employing skilled workers from third countries or who have already gained some initial experience in this area. The workshop is not aimed at recruitment agencies or multipliers.

Participation is free of charge and includes refreshments and a group lunch.

The next workshop will take place in November 2026. Further information will follow.

The workshop series is a project run by Service Onboarding@Münsterland in cooperation with the economic development agencies of the districts of Borken, Coesfeld, Steinfurt and Warendorf, as well as the Jobcentres in the Münsterland region.

Skilled Labour Immigration Act

What does my international skilled worker need to be able to enter and work in Germany? When hiring international employees from third countries, there are a few regulations that are different from those for German employees. Here we give you an overview of the legal basis from the Skilled Labour Immigration Act and support you in the process!

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FAQs Skilled Labour Immigration Act
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Professional recognition

What is professional recognition and who needs it? On this page we give you guidance, answer frequently asked questions (FAQs) and guide you through the recognition process.

Professional recognition
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FAQs Professional recognition
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Recruitment abroad

Where and how can I find international specialists?

Recruitment abroad
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FAQs Recruitment abroad
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Onboarding international specialists

Do you have questions about onboarding at your place of work and residence? Below you will find FAQs and practical tips as well as information on the onboarding of international specialists.

Onboarding international specialists
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FAQs Onboarding international specialists
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Welcome Internationals
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IMPORTANT: The focus of our topics is on the recruitment and integration of skilled workers from third countries. Third countries are all countries of origin that do not belong to the EU or EFTA states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).

Your contact person

Get in touch and let's talk about your concerns. We will be happy to develop the next steps together with you.

Monika Leiking
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Monika Leiking
Head of Service Onboarding@Münsterland
Employer network
Consulting for companies

0049 2571 94 93 15

Birgit Stübing-Beunink
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Birgit Stübing-Beunink
Service Onboarding@Münsterland
Consulting for companies
Consulting professionals

0049 2571 94 93 79

Stefanie Prange
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Stefanie Prange
Service Onboarding@Münsterland
Consulting for companies
Consulting professionals

0049 2571 94 93 52

Online Shop
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Online shop for information materials – Onboarding@Münsterland service

We provide leaflets and postcards designed to help raise the profile of the Münsterland as a place to live and work, to provide guidance and to convey a positive impression of the region. You you can order them.

DISCLAIMER

Our website is not official information from the Federal Government or any other public authority. You can therefore not rely on it when contacting German authorities.

If we are unable to provide you with sufficient information through our service, we will act as a guide and direct you to our official and administrative partners in the region. In doing so, we ensure that you are well informed and can get in touch with the office responsible for you. Our service is free of charge for you and your enquiries will be treated confidentially.