Is there any age limit for Germany Opportunity Card?

Is there any age limit for Germany Opportunity Card?

The German Opportunity Card does not have an age limit. However, the Opportunity Card works on a points-based system where points are awarded on the basis of five main factors. The factors which determine the score of a German Opportunity Card applicant are:

• Age
• Work experience
• Language proficiency
• Previous stay in Germany
• Recognition of educational qualifications

Candidates aged below 35 years get 2 points, whereas applicants aged between 35 and 40 years score 1 point under the age factor of the Germany Opportunity Card Points Calculator.

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Germany Opportunity Card Points Calculator

You would be eligible to apply for the Germany Opportunity Card if you score at least 6 points under the points calculator. The table below has the details of the maximum points that can be acquired under various factors for the Germany Opportunity Card:

 

Factors	Maximum Points
Partial recognition of educational qualifications	4 points
5 years of Work Experience or B2 level proficiency in German	3 points
2 years of Work Experience after receiving vocational training or B1 level proficiency in German	2 points
Age (below 35 years)	2 points
Age (35- 40 years)	1 point
Previous visit or stay in Germany	1 point

 

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