A job seeker visa lets you travel to look for work before you have an offer. We prepare the documentation for the UAE, Germany, Austria and Sweden job seeker routes for applicants from Pakistan and India — checked against each country's official rules.
Last updated September 2026 · Checked against official government sources
We are a documentation and consultancy service, not a recruitment agency or employer. We don't find jobs, and the visa decision is made only by the country you apply to.
Germany's job-search route for people with a recognised university degree or vocational qualification who want to find a job in Germany.
Who it is for
Holders of a recognised university degree or vocational qualification
Apply from Pakistan
Online through the German Missions' Consular Services Portal — Islamabad, or the Karachi portal for applicants from Sindh and Balochistan
Apply from India
Through the German mission responsible for where you live
Eligibility is assessed on qualifications, language skills, experience, age and links to Germany. Use the official Make it in Germany self-check to see whether you qualify before you apply.
Since 23 October 2025, Portuguese consulates and visa centres no longer accept job-seeking visa applications, and existing appointments were cancelled.
Status
Closed since 23 October 2025 (Law No. 61/2025)
Replacement
A new skilled job seeker visa, which opens only once it has been regulated
Be careful of anyone still selling Portugal job-seeker visa appointments.
