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🇩🇪 Germany

Job Seeker Visa

Traditional job seeker visa (distinct from new Opportunity Card) for qualified professionals to search for employment in Germany for up to 6 months. Requires recognized university degree or vocational qualification, proof of funds (€6,546 for 6 months), and health insurance. Cannot work during this period (unlike Opportunity Card). Once job found, can convert to work/residence permit. Being largely superseded by the more flexible Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) which allows part-time work and lasts 12 months.

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Processing Time

6-12 weeks

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Cost

€75 application fee

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Duration

6 months (non-renewable)

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Work Rights

No work permitted during job search

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Renewability

No, must convert to work visa if job found

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Recognized university degree or vocational qualification
  • 2Proof of funds: €1,091/month (€6,546 for 6 months)
  • 3Health insurance coverage
  • 4Sufficient German or English language skills
  • 5Previous ties to Germany (helpful but not required)

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