All Immigrants are seeking a job in economically strong European countries. Germany is a leader in Europe in terms of various indicators, including living standards, GDP, political stability, and more. It is much easier to find a job in the country. That’s why job seek visa in Germany is quite common among immigrants.
About visa
A job seeks visa is valid in Germany for six months. The duration of the visa only implies a job seek, meetings with employers, interviews in Germany. Employment of a migrant on this visa is possible only in the existing specialty. Besides, you can seek a job throughout Germany.
If a job is found, the foreigner does not need to travel outside Germany, since he/she has the opportunity to apply for a Blue Card or a permit to stay in Germany.
If a job is not found, a foreigner should return home for the period for which a visa was issued to look for a job, and after its completion, this type of visa can be issued again.
When choosing a job seek visa, an immigrant must understand that in addition to a good knowledge of the German language, this trip will require funds that may not be returned in case of failure. Even if a foreigner can get a job, the move of children and family will not happen immediately but will be long and rather difficult.
You can apply for permanent residence in Germany no earlier than five years after obtaining a temporary residence permit, and you can apply for German citizenship two years after receiving permanent residence.
Visa documents
In addition to the standard list of documents for this type of visa, you must provide:
- Bank statement on the availability of funds for living in Germany;
- Documents for opening a blocking account in Germany;
- Documents and their copies, testifying the existence of work experience. – 2 pcs;
- A copy of a higher education certificate obtained in Germany or a document confirming the completion of the procedure for confirming a diploma in the federal states, or a document confirming the assessment of a diploma – 2 copies;
- A motivation letter detailing the desires of a job seeker in Germany. – 1 copy;
- Autobiography. – 1 copy
All documents must be translated into German by a sworn translator and all must be notarized (except for copies of passports – domestic and foreign).
Job Seek Visa VS Blue Card
Unlike a job seek visa, the Blue Card program is a convenient and practical option for skilled immigration to Germany. To use the Blue Card, you just need to find yourself an employer using the Internet.
You can submit your resume to several employers at the same time. When a job is found, working conditions and an annual salary are negotiated with the employer. It is important that when preparing the documents, the program participant does not need to submit a whole bunch of documents to the embassy, including a statement of income, a bank account, and much more.
The spouse and children have the right to travel to Germany together with the program participant. Knowledge of German is not required. Upon arrival in Germany, all family members will be provided with a residence permit. This means that the children will be able to receive education in Germany, and the spouse will be able to get a job.
Quite a lot of experienced specialists have chosen the “Blue Card” for immigration.
All family members are provided with free health insurance. Considering that insurance in Germany is expensive, this is a good cost-saving.
The main point is obtaining the right to permanent residence. The program participant will be able to receive it in 21 months after obtaining a residence permit. The main condition is to increase your German language skills to the B1 level.
