What are the new rules for the Germany Opportunity Card?

Germany launched a new Opportunity card on June 1, 2024, replacing the old Job Seeker visa. This card is also known as ‘Chancenkarte’. Foreign nationals are allowed to migrate to Germany and search for a suitable job for one year. Candidates are examined using a mixed-criteria point system. You need at least 6 points to qualify for this one-year residence permit. The main aim of launching this card is to address the labor shortage in major sectors like IT, engineering, and healthcare. 
 

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What are the benefits of the Germany Opportunity Card?

The following are the benefits of a Germany Opportunity Card:

• Get a work permit instantly
• Stay in the country for 1 year and search for jobs in Germany
• Earn €1000 every month working part-time
• Access to the booming job market
• Do part-time for up to 20 hours per week
• Pathway towards Germany PR
• Federal Employment approval is not required
• Migrate to Germany without a job offer 
• Enjoy a fast-track hiring process

What are the requirements for applying for a Germany Opportunity Card?

The following are the requirements to apply for a Germany Opportunity card and the points you can score:

• Age below 35 years will get 2 points, and between 36-40 years of age will get 1 point
• Higher educational qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience
• Language proficiency equivalent to C1 level in English or A2 level in German will give extra points; B1 to C2 in German will give 1 to 3 points

The table below has the lists of languages you need to know with their level of proficiency:

Language	Levels of Proficiency
English Tests	Cambridge Certificate
	TOEFL
	IELTS
German Tests	A1 (Understand simple German sentences)
	A2 (Basic knowledge)
	B1 (Intermediate)
	B2 (Good Intermediate)
	C1 (Advanced knowledge)
	C2 (Excellent knowledge / Mother-tongue level)

 

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