Job seeker visa for Germany

Hello enr_venkat.

Welcome to Expat.com!

In meantime, do not hesitate to read the other threads on the Germany forum.

Thank you,
Aurélie

I am also facing similar problem. I think it will be easier for we all if someone suggest us a consulting agency, which can help us in this matter.

@Rama_1. I know few consultants like Y-Axis, Opulentus etc., I haven't met any one personally for any counselling. I'm planning to meet Y-Axis next week. I don't think that they will answer all my questions. Let me hope for the best. Please feel free to share anything as our vision seem to be the same.

I would like to suggest you India Coaching & Consulting. It is German based Human Resource consultant. I heard they work directly with their local partner in Hamburg & Frankfurt. I am also planning to contact them and I will share my experiences with you people.

@Sumanlama,

I've checked online about India Consultancy. I suppose any popular consultant would have contacts in respective destinations. However lets check it out and hope for the best.

I’ve talked with India Coaching & Consulting. It sounds really great. They have different type of offers. First of all they will optimize your CV and application letters according to German standard and apply directly to German companies as your choices/qualification.

@Sumanlama,

Could you please provide me their contacts in Gurgaon/Delhi NCR ?
How much did you spend for consulting ?

They don’t have any branch in India. But u can contact :

India Coaching & Consulting
ADDRESS:Mühlendamm 84A,
22087Hamburg,Germany

PHONE: +49(0)4025776769-0

FAX: +49(0)4025776769-9

E-MAIL: info(at)consulting-india.com

@Sumanlama

Thanks for the information. I've contacted the concerned in charge for consulting. I got few questions regarding fund maintenance. Consultant said that we need to have 900 EUROS per month during our stay. If we stay in Germany initially for 6 months, total fund tantamount to 392400 INR as on today. Do i have to carry 788400 INR for myself and my wife ?

Are you in touch with those consultants ? What are your thoughts ? Could you please share your experience ?

@Suman lama,

Finally i signed up an easy start consulting with India Coaching and Consulting based out in Hamburg, Germany. It took almost 2 weeks for detailed discussions and decision making. They are really doing well. Hope you too have signed up with ICC. Keep me posted.

Hi enr_venkat,

   I am an IT engineer with 6+ years of experience on Java J2EE development. I am B Tech graduate in Computer Engineering, currently working with an MNC at pune.I am also thinking to contact India Coaching & Consulting very soon. Before that have few questions : -

1. As u said you have already started the process, Which type of service you have applied for ? whether JOb seeker visa or any thing else in which they will try for your JOb offer first, hence you will be secure on EU blue card ?

2. How much they cost for it?

3. How Is German language ? Is it hard to learn ?

4. Could you please share your contact and other info or links on German work permit visa on my mail id : amit.dharpawar@gmail.com.

Kindly awaiting for your response. Thanks in advance ...

@adharpawar

Following are the answers for your questions:

1. As u said you have already started the process, Which type of service you have applied for ? whether JOb seeker visa or any thing else in which they will try for your JOb offer first, hence you will be secure on EU blue card ?

A. Easy Start Consulting process (try to get the job offer first and then apply for EU Blue card)

2. How much they cost for it?

A. They would charge you 499 Euros max.

3. How Is German language ? Is it hard to learn ?

German language sounds interesting but tough though. I'm sure it could be done if you have passion in learning language and it depends on how you learn it. I kicked off with in-house training at our company but it has been suspended due to lack of time. Though classes were suspended, i always had passion to continue my learning. Sometimes i do self paced learning session and sometimes i don't. I'm planning to write A1 exam in the next 6 months after my training at Goethe Institut, Delhi. Since i'm a working professional, i have registered for the blended learning course for 6 months before i could take up an exam. Just Google Goethe and contact your nearest center for further information. Once you learn the language it is essential to get it certified from German Consulate / Goethe. It might help you in future.

4. Could you please share your contact and other info or links on German work permit visa on my mail id :

EU blue card is the only permanent work permit that is available as far as my knowledge is concerned. Job seeker visa is meant only for freshers/recent pass out/university grads.

You may reach me at aspirevenman@gmail.com

IT and Automotive industries in Germany need highly skilled professionals. I'm from automotive simulation background. I'm hoping for the best. Good luck for your future.

Hi, Please i am suggesting you to don't go for Y-Axix. They will not give you proper information about your visa process for IT JOB SEEKER VISA actually u have to prepare documents yourself because in consulate they will ask you questions abt ur documents and one thing if u want to approach Opeluntus just ask them wht the documents process.. So please do carefully thanks..!!

Hi all,

I know one of the Kolkata based consultant mainly dealing with EU blue card.They told me 100% job guarantee and blue card...They charged 2000 EUR...1st registration with 500 EUR then rest of the amount after getting the visa..

Hi Roshan

Thanks a lot for your suggestion...I had planned to go with Y-Axis at Kolkata...would be careful now....did u have any wrong experience with them so far?

Hi Betu,

Y axis kolkata is not a good choice..already visited Y Axis kolkata...they don't have any focused idea/plan...u r looking mainly germany?

Hi Tintin,

Yes, i am looking for Germany and for Hong Kong as well. I find the HK-QMAS visa is a good one which i can go for.

Can u pls give me the details of the kolkata based consultant who's dealing with EU blue card? R u convinced about their credential and modus operandi?

By the way..r u frm kolkata?

Hi betu,

I don't know about HK-QMAS...but looking for germany...

I know one of the Kolkata based consultant mainly dealing with EU blue card.They told me 100% job guarantee and blue card...They charged 2000 EUR...1st registration with 500 EUR then rest of the amount after getting the visa..name is - S B International...contact person - Tushar Mishra - 9748003452

yes I am from kolkata..I have ~7 yrs exp in manual testing domain..what about u?

Hi guys, I wanted go give an update to everyone, after a good month I had my first two interviews with Germany-based companies. So far i'm happy with India Coaching & Consulting, I hope it stays like this :-) ... also they will help us with visa and bluecard - they are Germans and know how it works!

Hi Tintin, i am into HR function for last 9 yrs in Financial services domain..and from Kolkata..can this Germany Jobseeker visa be directly handled throgh the German Consulate which is at Alipore/Hastings....i mean without involving an immigration consultant...also do u have any idea that this visa is suitable only for freshers/newly passouts?....

Hi Rama...thanks for the update....

Hi betu,

Blue card is not for fresher...you must involve the consultancy..they total charges 2000EUR...u can contact with them..

Hi rama,

Thank you very much for your update...Could you please share your mail id..

Hi ,

I found this forum much late but it is much helpfull though . 

I am also trying for job seeker visa in germnay and was gathering information regarding that.

I had contacted Y-axis spoken with them , and the said about rs61k for consulting and and nearly 45k for visa processing , same as many has told earlier . i have 3 .5 yrs exprnce , have been in automotive domain working in robert bosch .

Also contacted s.b.international , kolkata , though not sure how secure that is . i got to know for staying 6 months nearly 4 lakhs is needed. So all total it is coming 4 + 1 (for visa +y-axis) + 50 (travel) = 5.5 lakhs roughly .

i have some doubts :-

What are the chances of getting the job ?? I mean is ther any consultancy or any ody to help me out in getting the job , or i have to search in internet only ??  Does automotive companies accept job seeker visa equivalent to German citizens for advertised job positions ?

I am really not aware of the job market , i am lookign to work in automotive domain and utilize my experience .

I reside in Delhi ,It would be if somebody can clear my querries or have any consultancy firm where i can go and ask them .

Regards
Debayan

Hello Debayan.

Hope this two links may help you to find the answers to your questions.

- The labour market in Germany

- Work visas in Germany

You may also browse the other discussions on the Germany Forum for better insights.

Thanks

Karen

Thank you very much ..

this blog is really helpful..i am new into it .. but i am exploring ..

i am not sure how wise it will be to travel in job seeker visa reading the employment ... but the post was a detail one though .

i am looking for options abroad ..

hi Debayan,

What about s b international...they told me 100% job guarantee..with blue card...i don't know about there credential..But from my point of view Y Axis is not a good consultancy...they will charge 1 laks...with job guarantee??I don't think so...

Hi Tintin

First of all congratulation for your offer in Germany .
i wish i could be lucky enough .

I have talked with Mr.Kaushik and another guy of S>B international .

they are syaing something like this

We, S.B International born on 14th February, 2005 an ISO -9001-2008 certified company.

Our motto - "We Honour Your Trust"

We have been doing our best to impart overseas education and jobs. We have specially designed Job and Internship programs in Abroad for IT, Telecom, Business Management, Engineering, and Hotel Management professionals.                 

I appreciate your interest for job opportunities in Germany.

I hope after reading all the details you will surly understand the quality of this program and the prospect of your growth in both professional and personal life. We are proud to inform that our process is with reference to the law of immigration and there is no goof-ups, and we provide concrete documentation about every detail.



Following is for your understanding of the program and cost.



VISA DURATION: 3 YEARS



Program Structure for Bachelor Degree Holders**

This is the basic information job/internship/work permit/P.R would depend on German Immigration policies.





YEAR
   

Status of Permit (Bachelor’s Degree)
   

Salary
   

DIPLOMA
   





YEAR – 1
   



Dual Work Permit – Paid

+

Part Time German Language Training


   





475 – 612 Euros

per month
   



Dual Work Permit – Paid

+

Part Time German Language Training


   






   







YEAR – 2
   



Dual Work Permit – Paid

+

Part – Time Vocational Training (for getting accustomed with German Industry Norms/Culture)


   





555 – 612 Euros

per month
   



Dual Work Permit – Paid

+

Part Time German Language Training


   





YEAR – 3
   

FULL TIME WORK PERMIT –BLUE CARD
   

As per immigration and Government norms*
   



Dual Work Permit – Paid

+

Part Time German Language Training


   



YEAR – 4
   

FULL TIME WORK PERMIT-BLUE CARD




   

As per immigration and Government norms*
   



Dual Work Permit – Paid

+

Part Time German Language Training


   



YEAR – 5
   

PERMANENT RESIDENCY
   

As per immigration and Government norms*
   

YEAR – 5 - BLUE CARD

YEAR – 6 – BLUE CARD

YEAR – 7 – P.R
   


           


   


           


   





NOTE: [link under review]



EU Blue Card* System

On 1st August 2012 the EU Blue Card system started in Germany. People with a recognised university degree or a degree comparable to a German degree have easier access to the German labour market. To get the Blue Card, they must give proof of their qualifications and a concrete job offer. The job offer has to provide annual gross earnings of at least 46,400 Euros. Then the approval of the Federal Employment Agency is not necessary. The EU Blue Card facilities and arrangements also apply for highly qualified foreign nationals with a background in mathematics, IT, the natural sciences or technology, as well as Pharmaceutical, medical. The requirement is that they are offered the same salaries compared to German employees and their annual gross earnings would be at least 36.192 euros. But here the approval of the Federal Employment Agency is necessary. Self-employed people can get a residence permit if their planned business project with its financial basis and economic impact is assessed as being in Germany's economic interest or meeting a specific regional need.


AGE LIMIT: 22 - 35 Years

PLACEMENT INDUSTRIES/SECTORS

* Information and Communication
* Hospitality and Catering
* Business Management
* Engineering and construction



Company borne Facilities:

FREE Accommodation (Companies apartment – furnished)

Every day MEAL provided by the Company (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Opportunity to get B2 LEVEL in  German Language.



PROCESSING TIME: 20 – 30 weeks

Break-up:

Application / Interview / selection / Offer Letter    : 15-20 weeks

Visa Application & Processing   : 5-10 weeks



Cost break-up:


   





INSTALLMENT PERIOD
   





COST in

(BRITISH (POUND)
   

Today's Currency rate (Buying rate)

changes are subjected to currency market
   





COST

(in INDIAN Rupee)

1
   

at the time of REGISTRATION -
   

500    GBP     
   

93 approx
   

47,900

2
   

After receiving the Offer Letter from employer in Germany -
   

1500    GBP
   

93 approx
   

1,39,500

3
   

During VISA processing -
   

3500    GBP
   

93 approx
   

3,25,500


   

TOTAL COST
   

5000    GBP
   

93 approx
   

5,12,900









 





·  At every stage there is additional of Rs. 2000 for bank charges.

·  So, for REGISTRATION it is 47900 + 2000 = 49,900 (as per today’s currency rate)



PROCESS OF REGISTRATION



1. REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT (refer to the above chart)

2. Submission of documents:



ALL GOOD QUALITY SCAN COPIES -

           i. 10TH AND 12TH MARK-SHEETS and CERTIFICATES

          ii. Graduation Degree Mark-Sheets and Certificate of H.M

         iii. Any other Diploma/Certification/Awards/Internship documents (if any)

         iv. WORK EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATES.

          v. Passport

         vi. C.V

        vii. Passport size photograph and one head-toe (full size) photo - soft copy.





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If you have any further queries please feel free to contact me as and when pleased.

Your reply would be awaited.   



Warm Regards,

Kaushik Chaudhary

Abroad Internship Manager

cell phone :  +91 - 9748841712

Office:          (033) 3316-0292

Skype ID :     abroadintern2


S.B.INTERNATIONAL

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organization

Corporate Office:                                                           

Shantiniketan Building, 8, Camac Street,

10, Floor, Suite No-13, Kolkata- 700017, India.


E-mail :  abroad.internshipkol@sbinternational.org.uk

Website: sbinternational.org.uk



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i cotacted wwicsgroup.com ,  opulentuz.com , y-axis , consulting-india.com/  ...


mailed consulting-india. waitng for reply ...
y -axis as i stated earlier they quoted .

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i am feeling unsecure to leaving my job and seek job seeker visa and travel germany... and incase i donot get a job there again return back india and search for a job here .



Can you please guide me for somethings .. are still in india ?


Regards
Debayan

Hi Debayan,

Sorry I am not getting any offer from any german base company..just starts talking with s b international..can you provide yr gmail/ph no so that we can contact with each other

oo ..

i read that in one of your post about your offer

Yes .. it is better to contact and discuss ... i have dropped a message in you mail box .. please check that ..

hi  Sumanlama ,

I am also actively  interested  in job seeker visa or EU Blue CARD .. having 3.5 years experience in automotive domain in Robert Bosch , presently working in Samsung RnD as Senior Engineer  .

After contacting with y-axis , oplentuz -- both where not impressive as they seems only talking about the consultancy fee ..

i mailed consulting-india ..waiting for their reply ..

Can you share your experience how your proceeding with the m??

1 ) how much they are charging ? As they are not in india , how effective and genuine you feel ?

2 ) it will be very good if you tell about the process , abt ur interaction with consulting-india .


Will be waiting for your reply

Regards
Debayan

Hi Rama,

I would like to call you or email you for a couple of clarifications.Could you please provide me your contact details.Actually i am planning to take up the mandate from ICC.So before making payment i have some questions. I hope you have a great heart to answer my queries.

Thanks,
Srikanth

I am also actively  interested  in EU Blue CARD ..

After contacting with y-axis , oplentuz -- both where not impressive as they seems only talking about the consultancy fee ..

i mailed consulting-india ..and got positive reply from them ...after couple of conversation with them .. i was feeling postive ..

they shared me th easy start consulting plan ...

I have talked with venkat and some other members of this bolg ..received a very food feedback from them .

i too like you have planned to give the amount . It would be great if you please contact me .. kindly check you r mail inbox
Kindly don't ignore this  .Will be waiting for you reply

Can I have your contact information please?

Hi Debayan,

Once you get a job offer pl share it

Hi Tin tin,

Please let me know what  u doing now and how r  going with SB International ?

tintin007 wrote:

Hi Debayan,

Sorry I am not getting any offer from any german base company..just starts talking with s b international..can you provide yr gmail/ph no so that we can contact with each other

Can you please share your experience with Indian Coaching and Consultancy.
Can we attend interview from India or else we have to go to German to attend interviews?.

Today I signed up with India Consulting and coaching and as far as I know we can attend interview from India itself.....

Hey Manyabs, Can you please help me whats their process and are they assuring jobs / placements ? r only interviews are assured ?

manyabs wrote:

Today I signed up with India Consulting and coaching and as far as I know we can attend interview from India itself.....