Job Seeker Visa

The German Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG) lets qualified professionals relocate to Germany for up to 6 months to search for work without a job offer. Applicants must hold a recognised university degree or two-year vocational qualification and demonstrate sufficient funds (around €1,027/month) for the stay.

The visa is non-renewable and does not permit employment, except up to 10 trial hours per week with a prospective employer. Spouses cannot accompany the holder under this visa. On securing a job, holders can convert to a work visa, Blue Card EU, or §18b permit without leaving Germany.

This visa is ideal for internationally qualified professionals who want to job-hunt on the ground in Germany and are financially self-sufficient for the 6-month search period.