Can I convert a Germany Opportunity Card to PR?

Yes, you can convert a Germany Opportunity Card to PR. However, the process of converting an Opportunity card to a PR is not direct. It requires you to meet specific eligibility criteria, including having worked in Germany for at least 21 to 33 months. To successfully convert an Opportunity Card to permanent residency, you must first obtain a valid job offer in Germany and then switch it to a work visa or the EU Blue card. The German Opportunity card, or the Chancenkarte, is only a temporary permit that allows you to live and search for employment in the country, and does not directly lead to PR.  

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How to convert a German opportunity card to PR?

While you cannot directly convert a Germany Opportunity Card to PR, you can initiate the process by securing a job offer in Germany, after which you can switch to a German work visa or an EU Blue Card.

The process of converting from an Opportunity Card to PR involves three stages:

Stage 1: Enter Germany with a Germany Opportunity Card

Stage 2: Get a job offer and a work permit

Stage 3: Meet the requirements for PR in Germany
 

Here is a step-by-step process to convert an Opportunity Card to PR:

Step 1: Enter Germany with an Opportunity card and look for jobs for up to 12 months.  

Step 2: Secure a job offer that aligns with your qualifications and have your German employer fill out the "Declaration of Employment" form.

Step 3: Arrange the documents required for a work visa or EU Blue Card

Step 4: Apply for a work visa or German EU Blue Card at the local Immigration office.

Step 5: Fulfil the requirements for PR in Germany

Step 6: Apply for permanent residency in Germany.

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Requirements to convert a German work visa to PR

You must fulfil specific requirements to convert from a German work visa to PR:

• Have legally resided and worked in Germany for at least 33 months or 21 months for the EU Blue Card.
• Meet the German language proficiency (B1 level)
• Have a valid medical insurance
• Provide evidence of sufficient funds to support your stay in Germany
• You must have contributed to the German pension insurance scheme for a minimum of 36 months
• Clear the "Living in Germany" to prove that you have basic knowledge of Germany’s social and legal system
• Have a clear criminal record with no visa violations.
   

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