Can I get a work visa after entering Germany on Schengen?

No, it is generally not possible to apply for a work visa after entering Germany on a Schengen visa.

A Schengen visa is a short-term visa (Type C) that allows you to stay in Germany and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days for tourism, business, or family visits. It does not permit you to work or switch to a long-term visa, including a work visa, while in Germany.

If you want to apply for a work visa, you must:

1. Apply from your home country or country of legal residence

You need to apply for a National Visa (Type D) at the German embassy or consulate before traveling to Germany.

2. Get a job offer

Most work visa applications require a concrete job offer from a German employer.

3. Submit necessary documents

This includes your employment contract, qualifications, passport, proof of accommodation, and possibly a recognition of your professional qualifications.

4. Wait for visa approval before entering

Once the work visa is approved, you can enter Germany and apply for a residence permit after arrival.

In some rare cases, citizens of certain countries (like the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, and Israel) can enter Germany visa-free and apply for a residence permit for work purposes from within Germany, but this does not apply to Schengen visa holders.