Job Seeker Visa questions

15 best common questions on Job Seeker Visa

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The Job Seeker Visa (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche für qualifizierte Fachkräfte) is a way for eligible candidates to stay in Germany for a period of 6 months and search for a job

While going through the process and finding a job, you may get an enormous number of questions. so what are they?

Well, you are lucky because I’ve put together a complete list of common questions on job seeker visa

1. What is a Job Seeker Visa?

Well, this is a common and known question. It’s a type of long-term visa that you can use to enter Germany and search for a job for a period of 6 months.

2. Who is eligible?

You must be at least 18 years old and completed a university degree. You can find the complete eligibility criteria here

3. What documents are required?

Well, mostly requires 13 documents, and check them here what are they. You can add additional documents if you think that adds value to the visa interview

4. How much are the visa fees?

The visa fee is 75 EUR for adults. Always check the current exchange rate before your appointment

5. Can I visa pay fees in cash at the time of the visa interview?

Cash is accepted at some locations and some not. Check the embassy website as per your location

6. I took Demand Draft of Visa fees 2 days or earlier, will it be accepted?

If the exchange is not the same as in Demand Draft(DD) at the time of the interview, then it will not be accepted. You need to take a new one from the bank. So, always take DD a few hours before the appointment

7. Do we need Insurance while attending the interview for the Job Seeker Visa? Or it is needed while traveling to Germany once the JSV is approved ??

In some locations, Insurance is not needed at the time of the interview. Later they will mail to bring Flight tickets, and insurance if your visa is approved. But some locations they expect at the time of the interview. In that case, you can ask 1hr time and book online, take a printout and submit

8. Is the ZAB equivalency certificate important for a Job seeker visa?

It’s not required, just check your university is H+ in the Anabin portal

9. I am a Java Developer with 7 years of experience. I am currently in the process of getting a Job Seeker Visa. So my question is, once I get JSV, what is the prospect of getting some interviews with companies while still in India itself?

Chances are less for interviews while you are outside Germany even though you have a Job Seeker Visa. But there are some people who got jobs in India itself. It depends on the following factors
1. Company has an urgent requirement
2. Company has a branch or subsidiary in your country to take you on board while you are in India.

10. My Job Seeker Visa is about to expire soon, can I enter Germany now? i.e. is there any mandate that we should have a minimum number of days of visa validity to enter?

With the current rules, it’s not possible. afaik, you need to reapply again. But, your visa will be approved again without any restrictions. Also, better to mail the German consulate

11. How long will it take to get a job seeker visa for Germany?

It depends on location and situation but in general, it takes around 6 to 8 weeks. As your application would be forwarded to the concerned local immigration office in Germany, therefore processing takes a bit longer for German national visas.

In some cases, you will get within a week too.

In some cases, it might take even longer because of additional verifications and also if the local immigration authority in Germany is completely overloaded with work. If you do not get your visa results within 8 weeks, then you should contact your German consulate where you submitted the application

12. Is it the best option to move to Germany with a Job Seeker visa with basic knowledge of the German language?

If you are in IT and have good technical skills in your domain, the basic knowledge gives you some chances in getting interview calls. But, if you are in Non-IT, I would suggest coming to Germany on Job Seeker Visa with B2 (preferably C1) German skills.

13. Can I extend my stay in Germany on a job seeker visa?

No, as per the rules extending your stay in Germany is not possible on a job seeker visa. Once your job seeker visa expires, you must either leave Germany or apply for a different type of visa. But there are 2 options worth trying to extend the visa, find more details here

14. How much money do I need to have in my bank account to apply for a job seeker visa?

You need to have sufficient financial amount to support yourself during your stay in Germany for 6 months i.e. at least €8,640 in your bank account.

15. Can I bring my family with me on a job seeker visa?

No, you cannot bring your family as you don’t have any job yet and you should be in a state of taking care of yourself financially in Germany. Anyone can apply once they acquired a work permit

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What is the minimum level of German language required to get job in Germany?

There is no “minimum” requirement for German per say. There are English speaking jobs where you don’t need German language and there are companies looking for candidates fluent in German where B2 level (some people say strong B2) should be good.

How’s the job market in Germany for finance and accounts professionals?

There are jobs in the Finance field. I would not say there is none or less. But, employers expect German skills because you need to deal with finance and also employees

What is success rate and German Language proficiency?

Don’t see the success rate. Let’s consider one example:  Let’s consider 10 people who came to Germany for Job Search, in those 10 people 7 people will not keep efforts like making a perfect resume or applying 10-15 jobs per day, etc. If you ask those 7 people obviously they will say “don’t come to Germany and difficult to get a job”.

That’s how happening with a lot of people here. I spoke to some people when I started a Facebook group and I was reviewing their resume, and those are not in Europass format or not even in a good impression. When I ask them to make in Europass format, they said its complex and did not make it. So, obviously will end up returning back to their country without a job

Can you please share the Europass CV format and cover letter?

You can download here. Also Job portals mentioned

I am Automation Tester, looking forward to migrating to Germany?
1. Hows the job IT market in Munich and Berlin?
2. Is German highly mandatory? as some of my friends are in IT there without German
3. What are the chances of getting a positive response from India itself?


1. There are decent openings for Automation testing across Germany.
2. Language for IT employees is not mandatory unless you are client-facing.
But it’s good to have the basic German proficiency
3. Chances are very low when you apply from India. Generally, companies prefer candidates who are based out of the EU region.

Can anyone let me know.. in which cities in Germany do we have job opportunities for SAP Modules and are affordable to stay during JSV period?

If you ask me in which cities, I will look for jobs Linkedin and filter based on the city –> that gives me the number of jobs in the city. Repeat for other cities and decide in which city I should live in Germany during my job search

Other answers from members:
1. For sap favorable area is NRW and Mannheim Stuttgart. I was also planning to go, Mannheim, as it is between NRW and Stuttgart area  until COVID came
2. Also, remember you can stay anywhere in Germany and most of the employers will pay travel expenses

I am a Java Developer with 7 years of experience. I am currently in the process of getting a Job Seeker Visa. So my question is, once I get JSV, what is the prospect of getting some interviews with companies while still in India itself.

Chances are less for interview’s while you are in India even though you have Job Seeker Visa. But there are some people who got jobs from India itself. It depends on following factors
1. Company has a urgent requirement
2. Company has branch or subsidiary in India to take you onboard while you are in India.

Will any recruiting agency be of any help?

In Germany applying to recruitment agencies and applying directly is the same. If you apply through an agency, you will be having one extra round of interview

Do you have any information about present self-quarantine procedure in German? As my University is in Berlin but right now I can book a flight to Frankfurt only can I travel to Berlin from Frankfurt in public transport? 

14 days home quarantine and Yes, from Frankfurt you should catch an ICE/RE to  Berlin

I am trying to apply jobs from India but all are rejections

Yeah, because employers are not sure whether you get a visa or not. So, they don’t spend money on recruiting from other countries.

I’m in India.. But looking for opportunities in Germany..
Previously was in Germany for 5 years..

Getting a job from India is bit difficult. You can try again with Job Seeker Visa as might already experience in Germany, you might have more chances for interview calls

Hi, my JSV is about to expire on 11th Aug, can I enter in to Germany now.i.e. is there any mandate that we should have minimum number of days of visa validity to enter?

With the current rules it’s not possible. afaik, you need to reapply again. But, your visa will be approved again without any restrictions. Also, better to mail German consulate

I have a query regarding the job market for IT Infra Support profiles. I have 11 yrs of experience in Citrix and currently working as an SME CITRIX. Are there any chances for a job in support profile if I use JSV?

I am not sure about your role. But, I would imagine there are jobs in IT support. I would suggest do research on job portals. Based on my experience, if you find more than 500 jobs available for your role, you can think about applying JSV

Recently one of the consultancies in Delhi contacted me for the job in Germany and said they can get it done by scheduling interviews with the German companies. First Notch Immigration. Has anyone heard?

Probably, scam. Ask them to do without taking any fees. If they ask fees, tell them will pay after your first month salary in Germany.
But, I am not sure about the consultancy at all. All I heard from some people, they are just looting the money

Is there any reliable consultancy in Delhi where I can start process of Germany, Work in Germany? Means that consultancy which provide me job opportunity as well as visa assistance.

I don’t know about any consultancies, I would suggest not go to them. And, now Job seeker visa is not allowed to apply now due to covid 19. The only way is to get Job directly from India.

I am an IT professional working as a data scientist having 9 years of experience. Just wanted to ask if someone has B1 in the German language, and started applying through India. Will the chance of getting an interview will increase or it’s same if you apply from India?
Since the JSV is stopped due to COVID, one has to apply from India only.

Yes, if you have German skills you might have more chances of getting interview calls. Apply in honeypot, talent also check stackoverflow websites. Yes, JSV is stopped now. But, you can improve your German skills and once JSV is resumed, you will have more chance to find a job

I am planning to apply for job seeker visa next month in Bangalore ..but I see there are no slots 
I am mentioning my visa start date as 1st March.

Below are my questions
1. Should all my documents notarized 

2. Can I take travel health insurance after the visa has been approved or should I show it during the visa appointment?

3. (a) How can one provide accommodation details for the entire 60 days? 

3(b)Can we book for 10 days during the visa interview and say that I will book based on the situation in Germany and show enough funds in the account?

3(c)Or can we go without accommodation details and show that I have enough funds 


1. Not required
2. It depends on the location. Some locations expect at the time of the interview. If they ask at the time of the interview, ask them to give 1hr time and then you can book online and submit immediately otherwise you can submit at visa stamping time.
3. You can book accommodation here (The prices are cheaper than booking.com website for the same hotel you book.)and you can only book 30 days at a time. So book 2 times for 60 days
a. You need to show for 3 months
b. You can book a free cancellation option. so that you can cancel for free without any charges. Without funds or accommodation details, the visa will be rejected
Suggestion:
Try to book small durations in multiple hotels or the hotel would understand that you are wasting a bed slot just for your visa. They will mail you to cancel your booking.

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