What is the German job seeker visa?

The job seeker visa is a type of National Visa. It allows you to stay in Germany for 6 to 18 months to find a job. The job seeker visa was mostly replaced by the opportunity card. The opportunity card is better.

You can get a job seeker visa when…

  • You want to come to Germany to find a job
  • You graduated from a German school and need to find a job

To start working, you must apply for a work visa, a Blue Card or a freelance visa.

You must apply for a job seeker visa at the Ausländerbehörde, or at the German embassy or consulate in your home country.

Information about the job seeker visa

How to apply for a job seeker visa