If you’ve just completed your degree in a Schengen country like Lithuania, Germany, Poland, or France, you might be wondering: “Can I move to another Schengen country after graduation?”
The short answer is — yes, in many cases, you can, but there are important rules and steps you need to follow.
✅ What Is the Schengen Area?
The Schengen Area consists of 27 European countries with no internal borders. Once you’re in, you can travel freely, but living or working in a different country requires a separate visa or permit.
🎓 Can You Stay in Europe After Graduation?
Most Schengen countries offer post-study work visas or job-seeker visas. However, these are generally limited to the country where you studied.
🔄 Moving to Another Schengen Country – Your Options
✔️ Option 1: Get a Job in Another Country
You can apply for a work visa in a different Schengen country if you get a job offer. You’ll need:
- A job contract
- Your degree from your current Schengen country
- Possibly, to apply from your home country (e.g., Pakistan)
✔️ Option 2: Job-Seeker Visa
Countries like Germany, Austria, and Portugal offer job-seeker visas allowing you to stay while looking for work. These are available to graduates with a European degree.
✔️ Option 3: Start Another Degree
You can enroll in a Master’s or second degree in another country, applying for a new student visa.
💼 Visa-Free Travel vs. Settlement
Your residence permit allows you to travel short-term within Schengen (90 days in 180), but not live or work. To move permanently, you must apply for a new residence or work permit in the country you wish to move to.
📍 Example: Moving from Lithuania to Germany
- Graduate in Lithuania
- Apply for jobs in Germany
- Secure an offer
- Apply for a German work visa
- Move and begin working
🌍 Conclusion
It is very possible to relocate within Europe after graduation — but it requires planning, the right paperwork, and a valid reason like work or further study. If you plan smartly, your European journey doesn’t have to end with graduation — it can expand to new countries and careers.
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