How can I get Germany job seeker visa in 2023?

Why apply for German Job Seeker Visa?

• No IELTS or German language required.

• Germany announced 3,000 Job Seeker Visas per year to Indians
• Eased policies for Indians willing to study, work and do research in Germany

• The German cabinet is also in the process of easing out of recognizing the qualifications of foreigners
• Germany needs 400,000 skilled professionals to meet the workforce demands

“Germany needs qualified specialists to remain economically successful,” said the German Labour Minister Hubertus Heil recently. The German Labour Ministry is expects that by 2026, the number of skilled workers will grow to approximately 400,000. Applicants are entitled to look for jobs in Germany based on points earned on the basis of their connection to Germany, professional experience, and language skills.

The German cabinet is also in the process of easing out on getting residencies for long-term employment, ending long-term recruitment barriers of top academics, and recognizing the qualifications of foreigners. Apart from these, Germany has a stable economy, welcoming people, offers a high standard of living for expatriates, and makes you eligible to travel all around Europe (Schengen countries).

The below table shows the most in demand occupations in Germany:

Occupation	Annual salary (Euros)
Engineering	€ 58,380
Information Technology	€ 43,396
Transportation	€ 35,652
Finance	€ 34,339
Sales & Marketing	€ 33,703
Childcare & Education	€ 33,325
Construction & Maintenance	€ 30,598
Legal	€ 28,877
Art	€ 26,625
Accounting & Administration	€ 26,498
Shipping & Manufacturing	€ 24,463
Food services	€ 24,279
Retail & Customer services	€ 23,916
Healthcare & Social services	€ 23,569
Hotel Industry	€ 21,513

Germany Job Seeker Visa

Considered a long-term visa, Germany Job Seeker Visa lets you stay in the country for six months for searching jobs. Specific eligibility needs to be met by the applicant to obtain a Germany Job Seeker Visa.

The need to get a German job seeker visa depends on your nationality or citizenship. If the applicant comes from European Union, European Economic Area, and Switzerland will not require the job seeker visa. Also, candidates from the USA, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Israel, New Zealand, and Australia don’t need this visa to enter Germany to seek a job. But, job seekers from these countries must apply for a residence permit post arrival.

Eligibility to obtain German Job Seeker Visa

There are a few pre-requisites to obtain a German job seeker visa, such as the applicant should be:

• 18 years and above
• Adequate qualification
• Financial stability
• Work experience
• Proof of accommodation
• Travel health insurance

*You can also check your eligibility using Y-Axis Germany immigration point calculator.

Process of Application

At first, the candidate will have to pay €75 as a fee for a German job seeker visa. The visa fee is revised from time to time, and this fee is not reimbursable, even if your candidature for the visa gets rejected.

Below is the step-by-step process to apply for the visa:

• Fill out the German job seeker application form completely.
• Make an appointment for the visa interview.
• Carry the entire document required for the interview.
• Attend the visa interview.
• Pay the visa fees at the German Embassy/Consulate.

German Job Seeker Visa Extension

The candidate will have to get a job during the time of validity of the job seeker visa because there is no provision for extending your German job seeker visa. And, if you get a job during that given time, you can stay in Germany and apply for a residence permit and work visa.

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