Dear @Debbie,
Welcome to the Wefugees Community and congratulations for being about to obtain the residence permit - well done!
There is actually a specific visa for job seeking in Germany. However, the requirements are quite challenging:
- You are able to provide proof of vocational or academic training.
- Your qualifications are recognised in Germany or are equivalent to a German degree or diploma. If you are seeking employment in a regulated profession, i.e. in healthcare, a professional practice permit is mandatory.
- Have you completed vocational training? If so, you must provide proof of possessing the German language skills required for the job you are seeking. Generally speaking, a minimum level of B1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required.
- You are able to prove that you can cover your costs of living, since you are not able to enter into remunerated employment during this time. Proof of being able to cover living costs can be provided in the form of a blocked account or a Declaration of Commitment.
You can find more information on the job seeker visa here. In general, I can recommend the "Make it in Germany" website to get a first overview on options and regulations (incl. vocational training, studying etc.).
Please also don't hesitate to get back to us with any further questions.
All the best,
Meike