Can I convert my work visa to student visa in Germany?

As soon as you’ve received a job offer, you can apply directly in Germany to have your residence permit for study purposes converted into a work permit for qualified professionals or into an EU Blue Card.

Can I apply for a student visa while in Germany?

TIP: It can sometimes take months for a visa to be issued, so it’s important to apply early on even if you have not yet been accepted to a higher education institution. You can apply for a prospective student visa and convert it to a residence permit for studying once you are in Germany.

Can I work in Germany with a job-seeker visa?

You cannot work in Germany with a job-seeker visa. Once you have found a job, you must change it to a residence permit for employment. For more information, please read Getting a German Work Permit.

Can I change my student visa status to work in Germany?

If you found a job on a student visa then you can transfer your visa status from student to job visa. It makes no sense transferring student visa to job search as you can search jobs on student visa too. If your question is if it is possible to change the visa category being in Germany, then a big NO.

Can a study visa be converted to a job seekers visa?

A study visa cannot be converted to a work visa or job seekers visa! But if one completes a degree in Germany, then they get 18 months to stay to look for a job in their field – without needing any additional visa; this is NOT a job seekers visa.

Is it possible to change my visa category in Germany?

If your question is if it is possible to change the visa category being in Germany, then a big NO. The purpose of your entry to Germany cannot be changed. If you want to apply for job seeker visa then you have to return to your country and apply to german consulate in your country with job seeker as the purpose.