Background
Graduated from foreign countries with qualifications comparable to German University can enter Germany to seek employment. This particular category visa is existing since 1st August 2012. The main objective of this program is to invite qualified international graduates and supplement the shortage of highly skilled workers.
How to get a job seeker visa?
The visa process is simple. The candidate has to prove their University degree recognized in Germany and show sufficient financial background to support their stay in Germany. The successful applicant will get a visa for six months and can search for a job until the last day of the visa validity. In exceptional cases, a prolongation of the Visa is also possible. During this period, you are not eligible to work part-time or as self-employed. However, as soon as you get a concrete job offer in your field, you can apply for a working permit as well as a residence permit in the responsible foreigner’s office.
Job Search Guidance
The following websites are some top job search Engines for Germany. Check if you can find any jobs for your profile before applying for job seeker visa.
- https://www.stepstone.de/en
- http://www.monster.de/
- http://www.make-it-in-germany.com
- https://ec.europa.eu/eures/public/en/homepage
- https://www.thelocal.de/jobs
Following are the step by step guide:
http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/working/five-steps-to-working-in-germany/
Eligibility
- University degree recognized in Germany; you can refer to www.anabin.de
- Proof of sufficient finance: can be proven by means of bank statement, blocked accounts, Declaration of Commitment (Verpflichtungserklärungen) from somebody staying in Germany, etc.,
- Working experience: desirable to have min 2-3 years of working experience in your field of Education
- Language proficiency: Fluent English, and it is highly recommended that you learn the German Language to survive in Germany and get more job opportunities in Germany
VISA processing
Please refer to the following link for getting a Job Seeker visa from India. The required documentation may vary considerably in different consulates. Details are available at http://www.india.diplo.de/contentblob/3662000/Daten/2683557/jobseeker.pdf
Our Services
- Application assistance for the Jobseeker visa
- Assistance in necessary registrations in the Federal Employment agency
- Verification of the Academic Degree in Germany
- Accommodation proof for the future Stay in Germany
- Mock interview before Visa application
- Pre-departure training
- Airport pick up
- Finding permanent accommodation
- Registration in the City office
- Extension of the visa in case only entry visa provided from India
- Opening a bank account
- Basic assistance for Job search in German.
- Once getting the job we assist in converting the jobseeker visa to Job Visa