Can I apply for job seeker visa without a degree?

Foreign nationals cannot apply for a job seeker visa without a degree or academic qualification. Every job seeker visa requires proof of educational qualification through degrees that will allow them to be qualified for the work they seek and apply for. 

 

A job seeker visa allows an applicant to enter the country and look for employment for a specific period, though the validity of the visa differs for each country. Once the applicant finds employment in the country, they can convert the visa to a work permit. Governments issue these visas with high demand for skilled labor and wish to attract qualified professionals to fill job vacancies.

 

Eligibility criteria to apply for a Job seeker visa

Here are the eligibility criteria to apply for different countries' jobseeker visas:

Job Seeker Visa	Eligibility
Germany	Degree equivalent to a German degree, 5 years of work experience
Portugal	Completed at least 15 years of higher education through regular studies at an accredited university
Sweden	Completed an education equivalent to an advanced-level degree
Austria	University degree, 70 points on the points system
UAE	Skill level 1-3, recent graduate from top 500 universities

 

Requirements to apply for a jobseeker visa

Here are the requirements to apply for a jobseeker visa:

 

• Valid passport
• Proof of health insurance
• Sufficient funds
• Travel insurance
• Proof of documents: birth certificate, family certificate, etc.
• Education qualification
• Work experience

 

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