Having difficulty finding a job from abroad? Find out here how to apply for a job seeker visa.
With a visa for the purpose of looking for a job in accordance with you improves your chances of making contact with German employers and finding a job in Germany that matches your qualifications.
The CEFR is a reference tool for working with languages. It was developed by the Council of Europe. The CEFR provides common ground for the comparability continents. of foreign language skills. It is used in Europe, as well as in other.
You are able to prove that you can cover your costs of living since you are not able to enter into remunerated employment during this time. Proof of being able to cover living costs can be provided in the form of a blocked bank account or a Declaration of Commitment.
German:Gemeinsamer Europäischer Referenzrahmen für Sprachen (GER)
German: Verpflichtungserklärung People from non-EU States who want to apply for a visa to come to Germany may be invited by people living in Germany if the latter submit a Declaration of Commitment (Verpflichtungserklärung) to a foreign authority in Germany. This declaration obliges the inviter to guarantee the financial support of the visa applicant during their stay in Germany. In some German cities, such as Offenbach am Main and Wiesbaden, the declaration can also be submitted via online application.
step 1: Check the requirements
Equivalence or comparability of the foreign qualification (academic or vocational qualification)
Secure financial means (blocked account or declaration of commitment)
Proof of German language competence: minimum requirement is level B1 (CEFR) (compulsory for people with vocational training)
step 2: Make an appointment at the German embassy
Preparation of necessary documents: e.g. passport, proof of recognized academic or vocational qualification, proof of financial means, proof of German language competence, visa application form (Please consider: The German embassies provide information about possible waiting times for appointments and any additional documents that may be required on their website)
step 3: Apply for a visa in the country of residence
• Bring documents in their entirety
• Fees: EUR 75 (in local currency)
(Please consider: processing time ranges from a few days to several weeks)
step 4: Enter Germany
• Issuance of visas for jobseekers
• Book flight/journey to Germany
(Please consider: It is mandatory to have sufficient health insurance coverage prior to entering Germany)
step 5: Apply for a residence permit in Germany after a successful job search
• Make an appointment with a foreign authority
• Apply for a residence permit to take up employment (Sections 18a, 18b para. 1 Act on the Residence – AufenthG); for the EU Blue Card: Section 18b para. 2 Act on the Residence – AufenthG
• Request a list of the required documents from the foreigners authority and prepare them
• Handling fees can be up to EUR 100 (Section 45 Residence Ordinance – AufenthV)
(Please consider: The residence permit must be applied for before the entry visa expires.)
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