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    The Germany job seeker visa is a type of long-term visa which entitles you to stay in Germany for up to six months and search for a job. However, not everyone is eligible for this type of visa, and to be granted one, certain requirements must be met.

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    The Germany job seeker visa is a type of long-term visa which entitles you to stay in Germany for up to six months and search for a job. However, not everyone is eligible for this type of visa, and to be granted one, certain requirements must be met.

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    The Germany job seeker visa is a type of long-term visa which entitles you to stay in Germany for up to six months and search for a job. However, not everyone is eligible for this type of visa, and to be granted one, certain requirements must be met.

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    GERMAN JOB SEEKER VISA APPROVAL

    Germany is one of the most powerful countries in Europe with high growth and low
    unemployment, it is the perfect place to go if you are looking for a job.

    Germany is also one of the countries that is seeking highly qualified employees to
    work in well-paid positions and encourages all young and skilled people to come visit
    and look for places to work. So, if you have decided that you would like to work there,
    the first things you need to do is get a Germany job seeker visa.

    What is a Job Seeker Visa?

    The job seeker visa for Germany is a Long-Term Residency Permit, which allows you
    to stay in the country for six months and look for a job. If at the end of the six months
    you have found a place of employment, you will be given the Germany work visa or a
    Germany work permit and you will be allowed to work and live there.

    1. Be eligible to apply
    2. Compile all the necessary documents
    3. Fill out an application form and book your visa appointment

    Eligibility of applicants

    There are several criteria that you need to fulfil to be eligible to apply for the Germany
    job seeker visa:

    • Hold a Bachelor/master’s degree from a German university or an equivalent


    foreign degree.
    • Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in your related field of study.
    • Show proof that you have sufficient funds to cover your stay during the time you
    are in Germany.
    • Have travel or medical insurance for your entire stay in Germany or until you
    get your Work Permit.

    If you checked all the criteria, then you’re one step closer to getting your visa.
    Checklist of documents you need to obtain a Germany job seeker
    visa:

    • A valid passport (issued in the past 10 years and valid for at least 12 months
    after your scheduled return).

    • A copy of your passport’s data page.

    • 3 passport pictures based on biometric specifications.

    • A cover letter where you explain the objective of your visit, how you plan to find
    employment, and your alternative career plans if you cannot find a job.

    • Diploma of your degree (or any other proof of academic qualification from a
    German or non-German university) as well as any certificates of previous work
    experience.

    • Your detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

    • Proof of accommodation in Germany (where you will be staying during your


    visit).

    • Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your stay in Germany
    by showing one of the following documents:
    o Verpflichtungserklärung (formal obligation letter) by a sponsor living in
    Germany
    o Bank account statement, or
    o Blocked bank account.

    • Proof of personal status in your home country, such as birth certificate, marriage
    certificate, and others (translated in English).
    • Proof of your health insurance

    In order to fulfil the requirements, you have to prepare two sets of these
    documents and take them to your application centre.

    Note that, having all these documents does not guarantee you will be granted the visa.

    The decision is entirely up to the Consular Officer.

    Application form and appointment

    After you have gathered the necessary documents, the final step is to fill out an
    application form from your German Embassy office for the job seeker visa. After you
    have submitted the form, you will be booked an appointment for an interview. Your
    background and documents, application form, and interview will determine whether
    you will be granted the Germany job seeker visa.

    In conclusion, if you are determined to find employment in Germany, make sure to


    follow these steps, prepare a good application, and you should be on your way to
    making contact and networking with potential employers in Germany.

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