The Orientation Year is linked to specific recent study or research. It is not a general job-seeker visa open to every graduate.
VISA & RESIDENCE PATHWAYS
Different routes.
One considered
starting point.
Your next move should begin with your profile, not a country list. Explore the pathways we can discuss, then tell us about your background for an initial review.
Start a free assessment01 / YOUR OPTIONS
ONE ADDITIONAL DESTINATION
Qualifications. Experience. Language. Timing. Each detail shapes the direction worth exploring.
FOUR EUROPEAN DESTINATIONSONE ADDITIONAL DESTINATION
A SELECTED OVERVIEW
A route is only useful
if it fits you.
These are distinct national routes, not a single Europe-wide visa. The right application depends on current official requirements and your individual circumstances. An initial enquiry is free; a detailed personal assessment and application service are separate steps explained before you proceed.
IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS
Different names.
Different conditions.
The Jobseeker Visit Visa is a visit route outside Europe. It is not, by itself, permission to take up employment or reside long-term.
01 / EUROPE
Explore European
pathways.
Each country applies its own rules. We review the possible fit before recommending a route.
01 — DE
Germany
Opportunity Card
For qualified applicants seeking an opportunity to look for work in Germany. There are different ways to qualify, including recognised qualifications or a points-based route.
Consider: qualifications · language · financial meansRead the 2026 guide
02 — AT
Austria
Job Seeker Visa
A job-search visa route for very highly qualified applicants. Austria assesses relevant qualifications and other criteria through a specific points system.
Consider: points · qualifications · experienceRead the 2026 guide
03 — SE
Sweden
Residence permit to look for work or start a business
A residence pathway for people with completed studies equivalent to a second-cycle qualification who wish to explore employment or business opportunities in Sweden.
Consider: degree level · maintenance funds · insuranceRead the 2026 guide
04 — NL
The Netherlands
Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons
A specific residence route linked to qualifying recent study or research. It is not a general job-seeker visa for all graduates, and the eligibility rules are particularly important to check.
Consider: qualifying study or research · timingRead the 2026 guide
02 / BEYOND EUROPE
United Arab
Emirates.
Jobseeker Visit Visa
The UAE has a separate visit-visa route for eligible applicants wishing to explore job opportunities. It is a visit route, not an employment or residence permit; eligibility and any later work authorisation must be considered separately.
Consider: education · professional classification · financial guaranteeRead the 2026 guide
A clear distinction.
Our focus is visa and residence application support. A route to look for work is not a job offer, permission to work in every circumstance, or a promise of employment. Official requirements and decisions remain with the relevant authorities.
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Your background.
Your next step.
Tell us a little about yourself. We can begin with a free initial review and discuss which direction may be worth exploring.
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