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Stay and Work In Germany After Graduation.
Job offer in hand or still searching: our experts show you which permit is yours, Blue Card, skilled worker or the 18-month job seeker permit, and get your application ready before your student residence permit expires.
Residence Permit
Between Residence Permits
Document Preparation
The challenge
Get Your Residence Permit.
Before Your Student Residence Permit Expires.
Which permit is yours depends on your situation, offer in hand or still searching. Each has its own requirements, and all must be applied for while your student permit is still valid.
If it goes wrong, this is how it can look:
Wrong Residence Permit
Blue Card, skilled worker or job seeker: what fits depends on your degree, salary and situation. Guess wrong, and you lose weeks.
Missed Job Start
Your employer is waiting for a start date, but every week of unclear steps and appointments pushes your first day back.
Out of Time
Every permit has to be applied for while your student permit is still valid. Miss that window, and you're under pressure.
Your Residence Permit.
In Time. Life In Germany continues.
Job Offer or Still Searching
We check your degree, your salary and your situation, and show you which permit fits.
Ready to Submit in Days
Your application ready in days, with clear answers for you and your employer while it's processed.
No Gap in Your Stay
Everything prepared and submitted while your student permit is still valid, so your right to stay never has a gap.
This Is What Your Way to Your Residence Permit
Looks Like.
Your whole residence permit process in one place: every milestone, your progress, and what to do next.
Blue Card, skilled worker or job seeker: once your permit is matched, every step and document follows in the right order, built for your situation.
Health insurance for your job start and curated platforms for your job search: what your next step needs, already researched.
Working rights, salary, healthcare, your rights as an employee: up-to-date answers whenever you need them.
All-in-one solution
VisaFlow' provides a seamless interface for managing every aspect of the visa application process from any platform, ensuring real-time updates and easy navigation.
Step-By-Step Guide
The Step by Step Guide breaks down the visa application and the relocation to Germany into manageable steps with clear, personalized instructions, helping users avoid errors and increase their chances of success.
Services
A personalized guidance tool that ensures you get the most suitable services for your unique visa application and integration journey to Germany.
Help and Info Center
VisaFlow's Help Center offers extensive resources and expert assistance through chat or email, ensuring you receive timely and accurate support whenever needed.
Supported Visa & Residence Permits for Graduates
EU Blue Card
Germany's fast-track work permit for skilled professionals. We guide you through requirements and application.
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Post-Grad Job Search
Stay in Germany after graduation to find work. We help you secure your 18-month job seeker visa.
Work Residence Permit
Transition from job seeker to employee. Get guidance for your work-based residence permit.
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Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Looking for a job in Germany? Get step-by-step support for the new points-based visa.
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Residence Permit Extension
Renew on time with deadline tracking and document guidance, with no stress involved.
"I was searching for clear information about Job Seeker Visa, Blue Card and Permanent Residency. I chose their Graduate Tier for more personal guidance. The team is supportive and responsive"
Kunjan
"I had a wonderful experience with VisaFlow for the extension of my Blue Card. The team is very supportive and guides you at all stages. I recommend them 100%."
Farzaneh
"The team was very helpful in helping me navigate complex visa issues with respect to the job seeker visa. They provide detailed explanations and answer every follow-up question within a day."
Tarun
Your Path to Staying in Germany, in 3 Simple Steps
Your next step starts with three simple steps. No confusing forms, no guesswork, just clear guidance from the moment you begin.
Tell Us Your Situation
Degree, job offer or still searching, timeline: two minutes of questions, and you see which residence permit is yours and what it needs.
Get Application-Ready
Documents, degree recognition, proofs and forms: everything prepared in the right order, while your student permit is still valid.
Start Your Career
Application submitted, answers for the waiting time sorted: you know what you can do until approval, and your job can begin.
Great Journeys start with a Plan.
Transparent. Fair. Made for You.
Prepare your application with clarity and control.
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Submit stronger documents with expert support and real confidence.
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Add an independent legal review before submission.
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Prepare your application with clarity and control.
(incl. VAT)
Submit stronger documents with expert support and real confidence.
(incl. VAT)
Add an independent legal review before submission.
(incl. VAT)
Contact us directly for help with your workforce.
Supported Visa & Residence Permits for Graduates
EU Blue Card
Germany's fast-track work permit for skilled professionals. We guide you through requirements and application.
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Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Looking for a job in Germany? Get step-by-step support for the new points-based visa.
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Residence Permit Extension
Renew on time with deadline tracking and document guidance, with no stress involved.
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Post-Grad Job Search
Stay in Germany after graduation to find work — we help you secure your 18-month job seeker visa.
Work Residence Permit
Transition from job seeker to employee. Get guidance for your work-based residence permit.
Compare all plans
See exactly which features you get with each plan — and choose the level of support that fits your journey.
Identify the residence permit category that fits your plans after Graduation.
Personalized Application Workflow
Structured step-by-step guidance tailored to your situation, showing you what to do and when - from application to arrival.
Clear explanations of every document, so you know exactly what to prepare and how to prepare it.
Practical guidance to help you feel prepared and confident for appointments with embassies or immigration offices.
Written feedback on structure, clarity, and presentation of your CV.
We search the official German recognition database and provide the relevant documentation for your application.
Access to the VisaFlow team for general process-related support.
VisaFlow checks that your selected documents and entered information are complete.
A dedicated VisaFlow expert who checks in with you and helps you stay on track throughout your journey.
A final review of your application by an independent qualified lawyer before submission.
A scheduled call with an independent lawyer to discuss your documents and general considerations related to your application.
*Legal services are provided by an independent law firm, not VisaFlow.
Prepare your application with clarity and control.
(incl. VAT)
Submit stronger documents with expert support and real confidence.
(incl. VAT)
Add an independent legal review before submission.
(incl. VAT)
Supported Visa & Residence Permits for Researcher
Compare all plans
See exactly which features you get with each plan — and choose the level of support that fits your journey.
Identify the visa category that fits your plans after Graduation.
A personalized, step-by-step guide tailored to your visa type and situation – guiding you from start to finish.
Structured step-by-step guidance tailored to your situation, showing you what to do and when - from application to arrival.
Clear explanations of every document, so you know exactly what to prepare and how to prepare it.
Practical guidance to help you feel prepared and confident for appointments with embassies or immigration offices.
Written feedback on structure, clarity, and presentation of your CV.
We search the official German recognition database and provide the relevant documentation for your application.
Access to the VisaFlow team for general process-related support.
A dedicated VisaFlow expert who checks in with you and helps you stay on track throughout your journey.
VisaFlow checks that your selected documents and entered information are complete.
A final review of your application by an independent qualified lawyer before submission.
A scheduled call with an independent lawyer to discuss your documents and general considerations related to your application.
*Legal services are provided by an independent law firm, not VisaFlow.
Working with leading universities across Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply for my post-graduation residence permit?
Before your student residence permit expires, that's the one hard rule. As long as you apply while it's still valid, your stay remains legal while the office processes your application. The application itself takes weeks to prepare, so the best time to start is a few months before graduation, even if you're still figuring out which permit fits.
Blue Card, skilled worker residence permit or job seeker permit: which one is mine?
It depends on your situation. With a job offer, it's usually the EU Blue Card or the skilled worker permit, which one comes down to your salary, your degree and the role. Still searching? The job seeker permit gives you time to find the right position. Answer a few questions in VisaFlow and you'll see which permit fits your case, and exactly what it requires.
How does the job seeker permit work, and how much money do I need?
It gives you up to 18 months to find a job in Germany, available if you successfully completed your degree at a German university. You'll need to prove you can support yourself with around 1,091 € per month, and VisaFlow shows you which proofs are generally accepted and every document the application needs.
Does a lower Blue Card salary threshold apply to me as a recent graduate?
Yes. If your degree is less than three years old, which covers most fresh graduates of German universities, the reduced EU Blue Card threshold applies: €45,934.20 per year (about €3,827.85 per month, as of 2026) instead of the standard threshold. These numbers change every year; VisaFlow shows you the current one for your exact case.