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Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
A new points-based visa allowing skilled workers outside the EU to come to Germany to seek employment for up to one year.
Job Search VisaPoints-BasedUp to 1 Year
Overview
Introduced in 2024 under Germany's Skilled Immigration Act reform, the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) uses a points system to let skilled workers from non-EU countries enter Germany for up to one year to look for a job. Points are awarded for qualifications, language skills, work experience, age, and connection to Germany.
✓Points-based: need 6 points from qualification + other criteria
✓Stay up to 12 months to find a job
✓Can work part-time (up to 20 hrs/week) while searching
✓No prior job offer needed for initial entry
✓Can be extended or converted once job is secured
✓Covers family members if reunification requirements met
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓Recognised vocational or university qualification (equivalent to German standards)
- ✓OR: German university or qualified vocational qualification + 2 years experience + German B1 language
- ✓Minimum 6 points from the points matrix
- ✓Sufficient financial means to support yourself (approx. €1,027/month)
- ✓Health insurance coverage for the duration of stay
- ✓Clean criminal record
Visa Type
🪪 Temporary Residence – Opportunity Card / Chancenkarte (Germany)
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