Germany opens its doors to students from the Western Balkans who want a summer job in that country. Hourly rates for students range from 12 to 20 euros, and the basic condition is that they are enrolled in an accredited university in their country and that the seasonal work is performed during the official semester break at that university.
Germany actively recruits highly qualified professionals and seasonal workers to meet the needs in agriculture, tourism, gastronomy and retail, but these jobs can also be done by students, and the average daily wage ranges from 12 to 20 euros, writes the specialized portal "Study in Germany".
The lack of workers has been troubling employers in Germany for some time and it is nothing new. However, Germany is now opening its doors to students who want to earn money over the summer. Namely, students from central Serbia, students from Kosovo and Metohija, citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Montenegro are entitled to temporary work visas in Germany thanks to the regulations for the Western Balkans.
And what are the most popular seasonal jobs that Germany offers to Serbian students?
From the agency that deals with the work program for students abroad, they state for Nova.rs that the deficit areas are catering, trade, tourism, construction and agriculture.
Hourly wages for these jobs range from 12 to 20 euros.
List of average hourly wages
The Study in Germany portal also lists average hourly wages for typical jobs performed by international students. They are as follows: a construction worker and a delivery person earn 12 euros per hour, for a waiter, a restaurant host, a cook's assistant and a dishwasher, the hourly wage is 13 euros, and for cleaning and looking after children, the payment is 14 euros per hour. A salesman can earn 15 euros for an hour of work, an English teacher 16 euros, and a crop farm worker 18 euros. Finally, the highest paid are the workers in the winery, who can earn 20 euros per hour.
Application conditions
The basic conditions for students are that they are enrolled in an accredited university in their country and that the seasonal work is done during the official semester break at that university. Also, the person must not be older than 35 years. It is also a condition that the person works for a maximum of 90 days in a period of 12 months.
Students must not have received any benefits under the Asylum Seeker Benefits Act in the last 24 months before applying.
Other visa requirements include, but are not limited to, a valid passport, biometric photographs, proof of sufficient financial means, health insurance and any specific documentation specified by the diplomatic mission.
How to apply
To apply, you need to apply for a work visa at the German mission in your home country. They will have the best instructions on the application process, including how to make an appointment.
Since employers are located all over Germany, during the interview it is necessary for the student to mention which job he would like to do and in which location.
While in Germany, students are required to pay taxes, but they will get that money back at the end of the year.
It works weekly from 35 to 39 hours. If there is a need of the employer, it is possible to work more. Overtime is paid separately.
You can only work for one employer, and the information about the employer is listed in the work permit. In the event that the employer changes due to justified reasons, one cannot start working for another employer until the information about the new employer is entered in the work permit.
Earnings are paid at the end of the month. Therefore, it is necessary for the participants of the program to bring enough money to cover the expenses of the first month of stay in Germany.
The costs to be considered are the costs for: food, accommodation, local transport in major cities (local transport prices can be seen on the website of each city), any deposit for accommodation (if necessary) and pocket money.
Sources: Nova.rs/Danas/Study in Germany
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