{"id":9750,"date":"2025-12-31T12:06:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T06:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=9750"},"modified":"2025-12-31T12:19:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T06:49:27","slug":"germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/31\/germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany Job seeker Visa Requirements for Indian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you Indian citizen looking to start your career in Germany? Germany Job Seeker Visa allows you to stay in Germany for up to 6 months to search for suitable employment. Before applying for job seeker visa, it is important to understand visa requirements, age limit, eligibility criteria, application fees, and other important information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Itzeazy is the best Germany visa agent in India. We have a team of experienced visa consultants to help and guide the visa application process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e79b6a42315\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/31\/germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements\/#Do_Indians_Need_to_apply_for_a_Germany_Job_seeker_visa\" title=\"Do Indians Need to apply for a Germany Job seeker visa?\">Do Indians Need to apply for a Germany Job seeker visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/31\/germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements\/#Germany_Job_seeker_visa_Eligibility\" title=\"Germany Job seeker visa Eligibility\">Germany Job seeker visa Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/31\/germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements\/#Germany_Job_seeker_visa_Requirements\" title=\"Germany Job seeker visa Requirements\">Germany Job seeker visa Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/31\/germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements\/#Application_procedure_of_Job_seeker_visa_in_Germany\" title=\"Application procedure of Job seeker visa in Germany\">Application procedure of Job seeker visa in Germany<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/31\/germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements\/#Where_can_Indians_apply_for_a_Job_seeker_visa\" title=\"Where can Indians apply for a Job seeker visa?\">Where can Indians apply for a Job seeker visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/31\/germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements\/#Germany_Job_seeker_visa_fees\" title=\"Germany Job seeker visa fees\">Germany Job seeker visa fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/31\/germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements\/#Germany_Job_seeker_visa_processing_time\" title=\"Germany Job seeker visa processing time\">Germany Job seeker visa processing time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/31\/germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements\/#Tracking_of_Germany_Job_Seeker_Visa_Application\" title=\"Tracking of Germany Job Seeker Visa Application\">Tracking of Germany Job Seeker Visa Application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/31\/germany-job-seeker-visa-requirements\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Germany_job_seeker_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">What is Germany job seeker visa?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Germany Job Seeker Visa is an initiative by the German Government. This job seeker visa allows foreign nationals to enter Germany to search for a job that matches their skills and qualifications. Job seeker visa also offers an opportunity to settle in Germany in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a single-entry visa. <\/span>It<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is valid for 6 months from the date of its issuance. During this period, applicants can stay in Germany to look for a suitable job.<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you find a job in Germany, apply for an EU Blue Card. You can get your long-term German work visa and residence permit at your region\u2019s competent Foreigners\u2019 Authority (Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde or Ausl\u00e4nderamt) after getting a job.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Indians_Need_to_apply_for_a_Germany_Job_seeker_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Do Indians Need to apply for a Germany Job seeker visa?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Indian citizens need to apply for Germany Job Seeker Visa before traveling to Germany for employment purposes. This is because India is not a member of the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you hold a Schengen visa, it does not allow you to enter Germany for the sole purpose of seeking employment.  Job Seeker Visa is mandatory to search for job in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_Job_seeker_visa_Eligibility\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Germany Job seeker visa Eligibility<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian applicants must meet the following requirements to apply for Germany Job Seeker Visa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You are non-EU national<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">who needs a visa to enter Germany.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You have sufficient funds to sponsor your stay in Germany.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can provide proof of completion of your academic, professional, or vocational training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Your academic and professional qualifications are recognized in Germany or are considered equivalent to a German qualification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_Job_seeker_visa_Requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Germany Job seeker visa Requirements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following documents are required for <\/span>Germany Job seeker visa for Indian<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:-<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> A completed German job seeker visa application form with the signature of an applicant.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">An original passport issued within the last 10 years, with at least two blank pages for visa stamps.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Two recent biometric passport size photographs as per German visa specifications.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Proof of accommodation in Germany such as hotel reservation, rental agreement, or invitation letter if in case you are about to stay with your friends and family.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of sufficient financial means (any one of the following):\n<ul>\n<li>A blocked bank account in Germany with a minimum balance of \u20ac1,027 per month with proof of a return flight ticket or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A formal obligation letter from a sponsor residing in Germany or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent bank statements showing sufficient funds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Proof of educational qualification from a German college\/ university \/ German academic degree or work experience for future employment in Germany.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Proof of health insurance with a minimum coverage of \u20ac30,000 for medical coverage.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A detailed cover letter explaining the purpose of visit, intended date of arrival, the type of work you plan to pursue in Germany, whether you have prior knowledge of Germany, your reason for choosing Germany, and why you are not applying to another European country.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Submit your resume with personal information, academic qualifications and previous work experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_procedure_of_Job_seeker_visa_in_Germany\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\"><b>Application procedure of Job seeker visa in Germany<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill up the <\/span>Germany Job seeker visa application form <a href=\"https:\/\/videx-national.diplo.de\/videx\/visum-erfassung\/#\/videx-langfristiger-aufenthalt\">VIDEX (diplo.de).<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Please book an appointment with the nearest VFS Global German Visa Application Center.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the appointment day, submit and verify all required documents for Indian applicants with your biometric data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Prepare for and attend the Job Seeker Visa interview at the German Embassy or Consulate. In some cases, you may have to wait up to 3 months to receive an interview date.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Collect your visa from the VFS Global centre.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_Indians_apply_for_a_Job_seeker_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Where can Indians apply for a Job seeker visa?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Indians can apply at the nearest Germany Embassy, consulate or the visa application center.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">German Embassy, New Delhi<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Information<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Details<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Location<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">New Delhi<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Head<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Dr. Philipp Ackermann<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Address<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">No. 6\/50G, Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Administrative\/Consular District<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">India and Bhutan<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Opening Hours<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Monday &#8211; Thursday: 08:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Friday: 08:00 &#8211; 14:00<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Consular Services Hours<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Monday &#8211; Friday: 09:00 \u2013 12:00 Hrs<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Contact Information<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Telephone: (0091-11) 44199 199<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Fax: (0049-30) 1817 67238<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Website<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.india.diplo.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">German Consulate General, Bengaluru<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Information<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Details<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Location<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Bengaluru<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Head<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Achim Burkart, Consul General<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Address<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">2nd &amp; 3rd Floor, \u201cCash Pharmacy Building\u201d, Corner St. Marks &amp; Residency Road, Bangalore 560025<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Administrative\/Consular District<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Karnataka and Kerala<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Opening Hours<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Visa Queries: Monday &#8211; Thursday 14:00 &#8211; 15:30 Hrs<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Contact Information<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Telephone: +91 80 45 30 01 00<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Fax: +49 30 1817 67131<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Website<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bangalore.diplo.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">German Consulate General, Chennai<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Information<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Details<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Location<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Chennai<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Head<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Michaela K\u00fcchler, Consul General<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Address<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">No. 9 Boat Club Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai 600028<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Administrative\/Consular District<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Opening Hours<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Monday &#8211; Thursday: 07:30 &#8211; 15:15<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Friday: 07:30 &#8211; 13:30<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Contact Information<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Telephone: +91 44 24 30 16 00<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Fax: +91 44 24 34 92 93<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Website<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chennai.diplo.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">German Consulate General, Kolkata<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Information<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Details<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Location<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Kolkata<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Head<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Barbara Voss, Consul General<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Address<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">1 Hastings Park Road, Alipore, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700 027<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Administrative\/Consular District<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, etc.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Opening Hours<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">By appointment for visa services<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Contact Information<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Telephone: +91 33 24 79 11 42<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Fax: +91 33 24 79 30 28<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Website<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kolkata.diplo.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">German Consulate General, Mumbai<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Information<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Details<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Location<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Mumbai<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Head<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Mr. Achim Fabig, General Consul<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Address<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hoechst House, 10th Floor, 193 Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Administrative\/Consular District<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, etc.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Opening Hours<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Monday &#8211; Friday: 09:00 &#8211; 12:00<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Contact Information<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Telephone: +91 22 6940 1444<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Fax: +91 22 22 02 54 93<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Website<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mumbai.diplo.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_Job_seeker_visa_fees\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Germany Job seeker visa fees<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Here are the fees for Germany Job seeker visa:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Applicant Type<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Visa Fee (EUR)<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">18 years or older<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac75.00<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Under 18 years old<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac37.50<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_Job_seeker_visa_processing_time\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Germany Job seeker visa p<\/b><b>rocessing time<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The verification and attestation of documents and biometrics will take 8-12 weeks for Germany Job-seeker visa.\u00a0 The rest of the German job seeker visa processing time will take 4-6 weeks. <\/span>German Job Seeker Visa processing time can take several months, depending on the applicant\u2019s profile and document verification. So, it is advisable to apply at least 3 months before your planned travel date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tracking_of_Germany_Job_Seeker_Visa_Application\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Tracking of Germany Job Seeker Visa Application<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can track the status of your Germany Job Seeker Visa application online through the VFS Global tracking portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To check your application status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfsglobalservices-germany.com\/Global-Passporttracking\/Track\/Index?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon\/x\/MT9HUQdfl5baCL+juv4S0vrAdD6NrjKcpPFuzFtqj+9UvSz9oFi7YqU2fVZGNtzEw==\">Track Your Application Online  Tracking <\/a> the VFS Global Germany website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your Application Reference Number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your last name (surname).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the captcha verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cSubmit.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your current application status will then be displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/09\/19\/germany-visa-consultants-in-bangalore\/\">Consultant for Germany visa in Bangalore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/05\/14\/germany-visa-from-india\/\">Germany visa from India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/09\/04\/germany-visa-consultants-in-delhi\/\">Consultant for Germany visa in Delhi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">FAQ<\/span>s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>For how long is the German job seeker visa valid?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Germany Job seeker is valid for 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can we bring our family members with the help of a Job seeker visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, you can&#8217;t bring your family member with a job seeker visa.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I work with Germany job seeker visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, you cannot work on a Germany Job Seeker Visa. This visa is strictly meant for searching for a job in Germany. But, under some conditions, you may be allowed to work up to 10 hours per week on trial basis as part of an employment assessment.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How much funds are required for the job seeker visa in Germany?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>For Germany job seeker visa, you must show proof of sufficient financial funds around \u20ac1,000 per month, to cover you living expenses in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is German language proficiency required for the job seeker visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>German language proficiency is not required for the job seeker visa. 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