The Job seeker visa for Germany

A German work visa counts as a permit to enter the country as well as to work in Germany. To apply for a work visa for Germany you already need a contract of employment. The work visa is connected to the job and ends when the employment ends or changes.

The opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) is a type of Job seeker visa for Germany. It is a residence permit, that allows you to enter and stay in Germany for the duration of one year to look for a job. You don’t need a contract of employment prior to coming to Germany.  

It values:

• educational qualification recognised by Germany
  ○ If you are not sure, you can check here if your profession is being recognised in Germany.
• professional experience of at least two years
• language skills
  ○ German language skills at the minimum level of A2 (according to CEFR)
  ○ English language skills at the minimum level of C1
  ○ Keep in mind: The higher the level of language skills, the higher the score
• Age
  ○ People under the age of 40
• If you have resided in Germany for six continuous months during the past five years.
• If you and your spouse or registered partner apply at the same German mission.

What documents do I need for a German work visa

To acquire a German work visa you need to be prepared to show the following documents:

• Valid passport
• Additional biometrical passport photo
• Filled out visa application forms
• Proof, that you have paid the visa fee (e.g. a transfer voucher, receipt for payment)
• Valid health insurance
• Sufficient salary
• Travel documents (entry and exit documents)
• Certified translations (of personal certificates, educational qualifications, legal or medical documents)

As you are coming to Germany, all government entities operate in German naturally, so you will need to have your documents, and certificates translated to German by an officially recognised and legally valid source. This is what the certified translation specialises in among other services.