The German Opportunity Card is also known as Chancenkarte. This is a new visa program designed to attract talented individuals from around the world. It allows you to enter Germany without a prearranged job offer, granting you up to one year to search for employment.
It is a points-based system and is designed to streamline the process of moving to Germany for non-EU citizens. There are a total of 14 points and people have to score a minimum of 6 points to be eligible.
Chancenkarte Visa Requirements Points based system
- Qualification (upto 4 points)
- Possessing of University degree or vocational training certificate of minimum 2 years (You can acquire upto 4 points)
- Experience (upto 3 points)
- Having work experience that align with your formal qualifications
- Age Group (upto 2 points)
- If your age is 35 years or less you can get 2 points and if you fall between age 36 to 40 you can get 1 point.
- Language skills (upto 4 points)
- You can get upto 4 points for proficiency in German and English languages.
- Previous stay in Germany (1 point)
- 1 point is awarded if you resided in Germany for 6 months.
- Spouse (1 point)
- If your wife also fulfills the requirements for opportunity card you can get 1 additional point.
Benefits of Chancenkarte Visa
- Immediate work permit
- Successful applicants for the job seeker opportunity card can obtain an immediate work permit, facilitating their engagements in employment activities in Germany.
- Potential for permanent residence in Germany
- Opens up the possibility for individuals to achieve permanent residence status in Germany.
- Easy, Swift and legal entry into Germany
- Straightforward, rapid and legally compliant entry into Germany.
- Substantial income for Livelihood
- Offer the opportunity to secure a livelihood through access to suitable employment opportunities in Germany.
- Free language course
- You can benefit from a complimentary 3 months language course on eGerman.de to increase your proficiency in German (English B2 or Basic German A1).
