Are you eligible to work in Germany?

Are you eligible to work in Germany?

Germany's Job Seeker Visa is a 1-year pathway into Europe for Sri Lankan graduates in Computer Science, IT, AI, Robotics, and Healthcare — with a clear route to the EU Blue Card and PR.

Dreaming of starting your career in Germany?

Germany's Job Seeker Visa (part of the Opportunity Card / Chancenkarte pathway) lets you move to Germany without a job offer in hand — giving you a full year on the ground to search, interview, and land the right role. If you secure a job offer from a German employer, you may go on to qualify for the EU Blue Card, with a clear route to Permanent Residency.

This post is especially for students with English B2+ proficiency and anyone who thinks they may already be eligible.

Who qualifies?

Special eligibility applies for:

You'll also need a recognized degree or vocational qualification, proof of health insurance and accommodation, and a refundable deposit of approximately €13,000 (the blocked account requirement).

Visa & pathway details

Note: the blocked-account deposit may be waived if you have a financial sponsor in Germany or a confirmed part-time job offer — eligibility depends on the German authorities' requirements.

Not sure if you qualify? See the full program details, costs, and application process — including WAAZ's step-by-step process from document verification to departure.

See the full Germany Job Seeker Visa program →

In our next post, we'll walk through the application process step by step. Stay tuned!