What the data shows across these countries
- 17 documented routes in total
- 1 country has at least one route that leads to permanent residence
- 2 countries have at least one route that leads on to citizenship
- 2 countries document at least one route with no language requirement
- 11 EU members, 12 in the Schengen Area, 1 in the Persian Gulf
- Official government fees range from 10 to 350 EUR across the 6 countries that publish one
These figures are counted from the routes documented on this site, not estimated. Each country page states its own sources.
Countries offering this route
United Arab Emirates
- Jobseeker / Job Exploration Visit Visa (60, 90 or 120 days)
- AI Specialist Visit Visa
2 pathways
Official fee from 1,920 AED
No language needed
See requirements
Albania
- Post-Study / Post-Research Job-Seeking Permit (Art. 51)
1 pathway
Official fee from 4,500 ALL
Belgium
- Orientation / Search Year (Post-Graduation Job Search Permit)
1 pathway
Official fee from 152 EUR
EU Schengen
See requirements
Czech Republic
- Long-term Residence for Seeking Employment or Starting a Business (Post-Study/Post-Research)
1 pathway
Official fee from 2,500 CZK
EU Schengen
See requirements
Germany
- Opportunity Card / Chancenkarte (§§20a/20b AufenthG)
- Jobseeker Visa for Graduates and Researchers (§17 / §20(1) no.2 AufenthG)
2 pathways
Official fee from 75 EUR
EU Schengen Leads to PR / citizenship
See requirements
Denmark
- Jobseeking permit after employment / job change
1 pathway
EU Schengen
See requirements
France
- Job Search / Company Creation Permit (Post-Graduation)
1 pathway
Official fee from 350 EUR
EU Schengen
See requirements
United Kingdom
- High Potential Individual (HPI) visa
1 pathway
Official fee from 1,915 GBP
Hungary
- Residence Permit for Seeking a Job or Starting a Business
1 pathway
Official fee from 26,000 HUF
EU Schengen
See requirements
Luxembourg
- Stay After Studies (Job Search / Business Creation)
1 pathway
Official fee from 80 EUR
EU Schengen
See requirements
Netherlands
- Orientation Year (Zoekjaar)
1 pathway
Official fee from 254 EUR
EU Schengen
See requirements
Norway
- Job Seeker Permit (graduates and researchers)
1 pathway
Official fee from 6,300 NOK
Schengen No language needed
See requirements
Poland
- Temporary residence for graduates (job-seeker)
1 pathway
Official fee from 440 PLN
EU Schengen
See requirements
Sweden
- Residence permit to look for work or start a business
1 pathway
EU Schengen
See requirements
Slovakia
- Post-Graduation Residence to Seek Work or Start a Business (9 months)
1 pathway
Official fee from 10 EUR
EU Schengen
See requirements