Claim: The German government has announced 300,000 free work visas for citizens of various countries to address labour shortages. Along with free visas and tickets, the government has reportedly set a minimum monthly salary of Rs 520,000. Applicants can apply for the scheme via the Tech Crown website.
Fact: The German government has not announced any scheme offering “free work visas,” free air tickets, or financial assistance of this kind for foreign workers. There is also no visa program known as the “Tech Crown” visa. The post appears to be a scam.
A video shared online shows an ARY News broadcast that appears to include stock footage of Germany. The broadcast contains the voice of a newsreader saying in Urdu:
“Berozgaar ho toh khush hojao. Germany ne rawah saal 2026 ke aghaaz mein mukhtalif mumalik ke liyay 3 lakh work visa free jaari karnay ka elaan kardiya hai. Inn vison ka maqsad Germany mein afraadi quwat ki kami ko poora karna hai jis mein mukhtalif shobha-jaat ke log visa haasil kar saktay hain aur Germany hukoomat free visa aur free ticket ke saath mein kam se kam mahana tankhwa 5 lakh, 20 hazaar rupay muqarar ki hai. Iss visa scheme mein apply karnay ke liyay abhi Google par search karein ‘Tech Crown XYZ’ pehlay anay wali website par click kar ke pehlay post se apply kardein.”
[Translation: If you’re unemployed then be happy. Germany has announced that at the start of 2026 it will issue 300,000 free work visas for people from different countries. The purpose of these visas is to fill the workforce shortage in Germany, under which people from various sectors can obtain visas. The German government has set a minimum monthly salary of Rs 520,000, along with a free visa and a free ticket. To apply for this visa scheme, search for ‘Tech Crown XYZ’ on Google, click on the first website that shows up, and apply through the first post.]
Fact or Fiction?
Soch Fact Check debunked similar false claims related to work visas for the US and Spain. A search for Tech Crown XYZ led to the same website referenced in those claims. However, the site appeared suspicious as it functions like a blog rather than an official visa or government platform.
Tech Crown website
The website contained multiple unrelated and oddly titled blog posts, on topics ranging from “Viator Dubai Desert Safari Free Visa” and “Free Work Visa Apply Online 2025 Tech Crown” to AI tools and social media features. Several posts contained noticeable grammatical and spelling errors i.e. “Viator” instead of “visitor” and “Optioin” instead of “option”. The overall mix of random topics further indicated that the website lacks credibility and may be a scam.
Eventually, we found a blog post on the website, titled “Tech Crown Germany Visa 2026”. According to the post, a visa scheme will be launched in 2026 to attract professionals from around the world to work in Germany. It presents an opportunity for skilled individuals to benefit from Germany’s strong technology sector and growing demand for global talent, the post added.
It further said that the programme would offer benefits such as a simplified application process, access to Germany’s tech job market, a high quality of life, the option to bring family members, and opportunities for professional training and skill development. The eligibility criteria described having a recognised tech-related degree, at least three years of relevant work experience, some knowledge of German (optional but helpful), a job offer from a German tech company, and proof of financial stability.
Particularly suspicious is how the blog claims the application process is fully online, mentions document submission and follow-ups from immigration authorities, but it does not provide any official links, application portals, or clear instructions on where or how to apply.
Additionally, the blog includes success stories of past applicants who secured jobs and built careers in Germany’s tech industry. However, these individuals are mentioned only by their first names, such as Anna and Jamal, with no surnames, photographs, profiles, or verifiable links. Typically, in genuine success stories, full identities and supporting details are shared to establish credibility and authenticity, which are absent here.
Soch Fact Check then scoured official sources to verify these details. Germany does issue work visas to qualified professionals, but these are standard visa categories with specific requirements, and not free visas with free tickets. The official website of the German Missions in Pakistan provides detailed information on a range of long-term visas including employment, jobseeker (Opportunity Card), EU Blue Card, vocational training, research, freelance work, and more. These visas require recognised qualifications, job offers, or specific legal criteria and must be applied for through the official Consular Services Portal or at a German mission. There is no programme offering automatically granted jobs or free travel.
The website outlines legitimate pathways for work and jobseeker visas, explains the applicants eligibility criteria and how they can qualify, and directs them to use the official digital application portal. However, it does not mention any “Tech Crown” visa scheme.
Soch Fact Check also conducted a keyword search using terms such as “German government” and “300,000 work visas” to look for credible news reports or official statements about such a scheme. However, we did not find anything relevant.
Additionally, a reverse-image search and keyword searches for the ARY News broadcast did not yield any news bulletin or reports on such a visa scheme from the news channel. This further confirmed that the viral clip is fake.
Virality
The claim gained significant traction on Facebook receiving over 1,000 likes and 200 shares. It was shared here (archive) on Facebook.
Conclusion: The post appears to be a scam. The German government did not announce a free work visa scheme for 2026, and there is no program offering free visas, tickets, or guaranteed salaries to the country.
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