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I have worked as a Software Engineer for around 4 years, but I do not have a permanent job right now (aside from some freelance work). My passport says my profession is Software Engineer.

I am visiting Germany for a job interview. I have the required documents from the company interviewing me.

In the visa application form, under occupation, should I choose No Occupation, or should I choose an occupation (Software Engineer is not listed. The closest I can find is 'Computer Expert'). If I do choose an occupation should I keep the Employer's Name blank or should I put N/A?

This is a link to the application form for your reference.

Robbie
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You have an occupation still - you aren't switching to being a doctor or farmer, right? You just don't have an employer. They are separate questions for a reason.

  • for occupation, choose what you did at your old job and intend to do at the new one. If your title isn't there, choose whatever is closest to it.
  • for employer, leave it blank if you can, or write "none" if you can't.
Kate Gregory
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I would suggest to make it accurate. If you don't have a job, then say that you don't have a job. Saying that you have a job while you don't might be seen as an attempt to trick the decision process and will not play in your favor, especially if it is unveiled at a point.

In the reason for the travel, you could specify that you are coming for a job interview.

Good luck!

Laurent
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