Start your career in Germany with the Opportunity Card.
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What is Chancenkarte
(Opportunity Card)?
Chancenkarte or Germany’s Opportunity Card allows skilled professionals to move to Germany for job hunting.
No job offer required
Move to Germany without securing a job in advance.
Stay up to 1 year to find work
Secure a long-term job at your own pace in Germany.
For Skilled professionals
Designed for professionals looking for growth in Germany.
Who Can Apply?
Points system of Chancenkarte
Total Points Required to Apply
6 POINTS
4 POINTS
Recognized degree/diploma
Partial validation of a foreign professional qualification or authorization to work in a regulated profession (e.g., teaching, nursing, engineering).
3 POINTS
5+ Years of Work Experience
5+ years in a trained profession after vocational training.OR
German language skills at B2 level.
2 POINTS
2+ Years of Work Experience
Two years of professional experience (within the last five years) following vocational training.
Applicants under 35 years old , German language skills at level B1.
1 POINT
Achieved by meeting any criteria mentioned.
Age 40 or younger.
Previous stay in Germany for a minimum of six months (excluding tourism).
Excellent English skills at C1 level.
Basic German skills at A2 level.
Vocational training/university degree in a field identified as having labor shortages in Germany.
Applying for the Opportunity Card alongside your spouse.
Requirements
Requirements of Chancenkarte
Skilled Workers
Recognized as a skilled worker under German law.
Foreign degree or qualification must be recognized in Germany.
Non Skilled Workers
Basic German (A1) or English (B2) language
skills.
Earn 6+ points in the eligibility
system.
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