Hey Arnold, there are several ways and I don't know--given the current situation that you're not the only one--which works best. So let me give you a series of suggestions to follow up:
First, see the German Foreign Office's FAQ and visa regulations:
Since many are coming as refugees from Syria, it could be an idea to apply for a regular visa, either for working or studying in Germany. Note that the German mission in Damascus is closed and you have to contact any embassy or mission outside Syria. They suggest using the embassy in Beirut. Problem is that you need to translate all paper stuff to German and I can't estimate the time it takes.
Usually it's 2-10 days for visits under 90 days, it can take longer (even months) for visits over 90 days or working permits.
If you come for work, you need an invitation from an employer. But I don't know how long the handling takes with the mission (they have to okay it first), especially since the Damascus mission is down.
Perhaps you qualify for the EU Blue Card (skilled immigrants):
First, see the German Foreign Office's FAQ and visa regulations:
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Infoservice/FAQ/Uebersicht...
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/Visa...
Since many are coming as refugees from Syria, it could be an idea to apply for a regular visa, either for working or studying in Germany. Note that the German mission in Damascus is closed and you have to contact any embassy or mission outside Syria. They suggest using the embassy in Beirut. Problem is that you need to translate all paper stuff to German and I can't estimate the time it takes. Usually it's 2-10 days for visits under 90 days, it can take longer (even months) for visits over 90 days or working permits.
If you come for work, you need an invitation from an employer. But I don't know how long the handling takes with the mission (they have to okay it first), especially since the Damascus mission is down.
Perhaps you qualify for the EU Blue Card (skilled immigrants):
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Infoservice/FAQ/ArbeitenLe...
http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/
If that's an option, look into the conditions for studying in Germany.
Wish you all the best. Tough times.