Points System
You need minimum 6 points from various criteria.
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Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Come to Germany and look for a job for up to 1 year.
The Opportunity Card is Germany's new points-based visa that lets you enter the country to look for a qualified job for up to 12 months. It gives you the flexibility to find work after arrival rather than before.
4-8
Weeks processing
6
Min points
1
Year validity
Eligibility
Do you qualify?
Key requirements to apply for this program.
Recognised Degree
University degree or 2-year vocational qualification.
Language
German A1 or English B2 minimum.
Age
Under 35 preferred for maximum points.
Financial Proof
Proof of funds to support 1-year stay OR part-time work contract.
Health Insurance
Valid health insurance for entire stay.
Documents
What you'll
What you'll
need to submit.
We prepare a personalized document checklist after your first consultation based on your exact profile.
- Passport
- Recognised degree/diploma
- Language certificate (German or English)
- Proof of funds (blocked account or sponsor)
- CV in German or English
- Health insurance proof
- Anabin/ZAB recognition
- Biometric photos
Process
Your step-by-step
Your step-by-step
journey.
01
Points Calculation
Check if you meet the 6-point minimum.
1 week
02
Degree Recognition
Get your degree recognized via anabin.
2-8 weeks
03
Visa Application
Apply at German embassy in India.
1 week
04
Visa Grant
Receive Opportunity Card and travel to Germany.
4-8 weeks
05
Job Hunt in Germany
Work part-time while looking for a qualified job.
Up to 12 months
Fees
What it costs.
Transparent breakdown. No hidden charges.
Visa fee
€75
Recognition (ZAB)
€200
Blocked account
€12,000+
Health insurance
€200-400 per month
Questions
Common questions.
Yes. You can work part-time (20 hrs/week) while looking for a qualified job. Once you find one, you can switch to a work visa.
If you find qualified work within 1 year, you can switch to a work permit or Blue Card. The Opportunity Card itself is not extendable.
You must leave Germany when the Opportunity Card expires unless you switch to another visa category.
Start your journey
Book your free
Book your free
consultation.
30 minutes with a licensed consultant. No obligation. No cost.