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Germany Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG)for 🌍 Austria citizens travelling to 🇩🇪 Germany

9 required items — tick each one off as you prepare your application.

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Germany Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG) — Document Checklist

🌍 Austria citizens applying for 🇩🇪 Germany

Printed: 12 June 2026

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This checklist is compiled from official government sources and is provided as a general guide only. Exact requirements may vary by individual circumstances, consulate, and current policy. Always verify the latest requirements on the official government portal before submitting your application.

Valid passport (valid for planned duration of stay)
Completed visa application form
2 biometric passport-size photographs
University degree certificate(s) (certified copies; foreign qualifications may require recognition check via anabin database)
Proof of German language skills (if required for target role; Goethe-Zertifikat or equivalent)
Proof of sufficient funds for the 6-month job-seeking period (min. €1,027/month)
CV / résumé in German or English
Evidence of efforts to find employment (applications sent, job portal registrations)
Health insurance coverage for the stay in Germany

Source: Visa Search by Altoglobe — thevisasearch.com
Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before travelling.