Germany Job Seeker Visa

Germany is a beautiful country with high develop economy, a wonderland for people want to live and work here. To meet the demand of finding job opportunities in Germany of Foreigner, German Government has launched Germany Job Seeker Visa which is a German National long stay visa since 2012. However, this visa only allows the applicants to attend interviews and find a job in Germany not for work here.

If you have not yet found a job in Germany, with a jobseeker’s visa you can come to Germany for up to six months to look for one. To apply for a Germany job seeker visa, the applicants must meet the following criteria:

The possession of a Bachelor or Master’s Degree from a German university or an equivalent foreign degree.

Have a relevant (a minimum of 5 years) of experience in your related field of interest/study.

Show proof of travel or medical insurance for your entire stay in Germany or until you get your Work Permit.

You should have enough money to live on for the duration of your stay, since you are not allowed to be employed during this time.

Once you have found a suitable job, you can immediately apply for the necessary EU Blue Card or a residence permit in Germany – without first having to depart the country – and can remain in Germany while your application is pending.

• •    A duly completed German long stay visa application form.
• •    Your valid passport.
• •    Three passport style photos. The photos must be identical and be of high quality.
• •    Proof of accommodation in Germany during your job seeking period.
• •    Proof of purchased health insurance policy.
• •    A cover letter. Explain the objective of your visit, how you plan to find employment, and your alternative career plans if you cannot find a job.
• •    Proof of academic qualification. Diploma of your degree or any other proof of academic qualification from a German or non-German university. Attach any certificates of previous work experiences as well.
• •    Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Proof of financial resources. This could be one of the following:

• •        bank statement,
• •        a letter of sponsorship by another person, a combination of both,
• •        or a blocked bank account. Click here to learn more about opening a blocked bank account at Fintiba.

The application procedure for a German Job Seeker visa is very similar to the application procedures for other types of German visas. To apply for a Germany Job Seeker visa, you have to follow these steps:

1. Complete the German Job seeker visa application form.
2. Make an appointment.
3. Collect the Germany Job Seeker visa required documents.
4. Attend the interview.
5. Pay the fees.

The Germany Job seeker visa holders can stay in Germany for up to six months in search of a job in their field. Once you have found a suitable job, you can immediately apply for the necessary EU Blue Card or a residence permit in Germany – without first having to depart the country – and can remain in Germany while your application is pending.

With a Germany job-seeking visa in your hands, you can immediately travel to the country. Yet, once here, you should complete another two tasks, which are:

• •  Register your address at the registration office. Whether you will be staying in a hotel, a rented place, or over at some relatives or friends, you always need to register your address in Germany. This action must carry out within two weeks of arrival in Germany. Find the closest registration office, and go there with your passport, visa and documents regarding the address where you are staying.
• •  Get your Germany Temporary Residence Permit. After you register your address, you can apply for a residence permit for a job seeker person. To apply you should make an appointment with the Immigration Authorities near your place. On the day of the appointment, you will be attending an interview during which you will be submitting required documents for your application.