Work permit after study Europe countries list (2026)

You are researching work permit after study Europe countries list

1. This page sits in SetTern's layer 1 (Eligibility + visa entry) and maps to the "eligibility" stage of a real relocation search — eligibility, process, cost, survival, outcome, or recovery.

The figures below come from SetTern's immigration fact registry (sourced from official portals). Confirm current rules before you apply — thresholds and fees change.

Make it in Germany (2026-05-19):

• Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte): Points-based job search visa — minimum points threshold published by BMI
• Qualification: Recognised degree or vocational qualification often required for skilled routes
• Blocked account (students): €11,904/year minimum (2024 figure — confirm current BAföG abroad rate)
• Processing: Varies by German mission — often 6–12 weeks for national visas
• Health insurance: Mandatory proof of coverage for visa and residence

Make it in Germany (2026-05-19):

• Admission: University admission (Zulassung) or preparatory course confirmation
• Blocked account: Sperrkonto with annual living minimum (updated yearly)
• Work: 120 full days or 240 half days per year for students (standard rule)
• After graduation: 18-month job-seeker residence permit for qualified graduates

Rules change frequently in germany, netherlands, ireland. Use the official sources listed below before paying agents, accepting job offers, or booking flights. SetTern city pages add rent, visa friction, and neighbourhood context; they do not replace government guidance.

Follow entity pages for berlin, amsterdam, dublin and the related hubs in the link graph (/work-permits, /student-visas). The automated intent pipeline refreshes this guide with cited facts and internal links on a rotating schedule.