Germany has been short of professional drivers for years, and coach companies are now recruiting directly from abroad. Schmetterling Reise- und Verkehrs-Logistik GmbH (Schmetterling Reisen), a German travel and transport company with more than 40 years in tourism, has an open international recruitment page for bus drivers in Germany. It offers a permanent contract, help with the visa, relocation and integration, German courses, and support with getting a foreign licence recognised. Good English is enough to start, and German is not required. Please note: the company says it supports the visa process. It does not say it pays visa fees, so we describe this as visa sponsorship and support, not free visa sponsorship. Job details at a glance - Job: Bus driver (city tours, long-distance trips and event tours) - Employer: Schmetterling Reise- und Verkehrs-Logistik GmbH, Germany - Contract: Permanent employment contract in Germany - Pay: described by the employer as "attractive, fair remuneration" (no figure published, so ask at interview) - Visa: "Support with visa, relocation & integration" - Extras listed: modern vehicle fleet, varied tours, German courses, further training, help finding accommodation and help with family reunification - Career path: the company mentions promotion chances to dispatcher, trainer or operations manager Requirements According to the official careers page, you need: - A valid bus driver's licence (class D or comparable) - Professional experience in passenger transport (an advantage, not a must) - Good English (German is a plus but not a requirement) - Enjoyment of travelling and working with people - A sense of responsibility and reliability The company adds that it gives comprehensive support with recognising your driving licence and other formalities. This matters because a licence from outside the EU usually has to be converted, and professional bus drivers in the EU also need the professional driver qualification (often shown as code 95 on the licence). How the hiring process works Schmetterling Reisen describes three simple steps: 1. Fill out the contact form or send an email using the Schmetterling Reisen contact page (https://schmetterlingreisen.com/kontakt). 2. Have a short introductory video call. 3. Start the application process together, including the visa and licence paperwork. Official job page: Your Career as a Bus Driver in Germany – Schmetterling Reisen (https://schmetterlingreisen.com/en/company/job-career/bus-driver-in-germany) The page also features a driver from Cape Town, South Africa, who now drives for the company, which suggests it already hires from outside Europe. Tips before you apply - Prepare your documents. Have a scan of your class D licence, your passport, a driving record or experience letters from past employers, and an English CV with your routes and vehicle types. - Ask the key questions in writing. Ask about the gross monthly salary, working hours, who pays the visa and licence-conversion costs, and whether accommodation is provided or only arranged. - Learn basic German. It is not required, but it helps with passengers, police checks and daily life, and the company offers German courses. - Check the visa route. Germany's official portal, Make it in Germany, explains work visas for skilled workers and the recognition of foreign qualifications. Use it to understand the steps your German embassy or consulate will ask for. - Budget for start-up costs. Unless your contract says otherwise, applicants usually pay their own national visa fee and travel, and may pay for licence-conversion exams. Scam warning Schmetterling Reisen asks candidates to contact the company directly through its own website. Be careful with social-media "agents" who use the company's name and ask for a "visa processing" or "job guarantee" fee. Never pay anyone to get a job offer, and contact the company yourself to confirm any offer. Disclaimer The Motivators is an independent information blog and is not connected to Schmetterling Reisen. Details come from the company's official careers page as read on 23 October 2026. Terms, salaries and visa rules can change; always confirm directly with the employer and the German authorities. 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