What are the requirements for the Germany Opportunity Card?

What are the requirements for Germany opportunity Card?

The Germany Opportunity Card, also known as Chancenkarte, is an excellent immigration pathway for job seekers who are willing to migrate and look for employment in the country. To qualify for the Opportunity Card, you will have to fulfill the eligibility criteria and submit the required documents as specified by the German authorities.

 

Germany Opportunity Card Eligibility Card

You would be eligible to apply for the Germany Opportunity Card if:

 

• You hold a degree recognized by or equivalent to German educational standards or a two-year vocational training
• You have a minimum professional experience of at least 2 years
• You have sufficient funds to sponsor yourself in Germany
• You have A1 level proficiency in German or B2 level proficiency in English
• You are recognized as a skilled worker from a non-EU country
• You have a minimum score of six points under the points calculator

 

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Germany Opportunity Card Requirements

The documents required to apply for the Germany opportunity Card are mentioned below:

 

• A valid passport issued not more than 10 years ago
• Completed and signed Germany Opportunity card application form
• Passport sized photographs
• Declaration of the accuracy of information provided
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Documents showing previous work experience of at least two years
• Documents showing educational qualifications or vocational training
• Proof of recognition of degree
• Proof of current accommodation details in Germany
• Proof of previous stay in Germany (if applicable)
• Language proficiency test results and certificates

 

The table below provides details about the language requirements for the Germany Opportunity Card:

Language	Levels of proficiency
German tests	A1 (understand simple German sentences)
	A2 (basic knowledge)
	B1 (intermediate)
	B2 (good Intermediate)
	C1 (advanced knowledge)
	C2 (excellent knowledge / mother-tongue level)
English tests	TOEFL
	IELTS
	Cambridge Certificate

 

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Documents that qualify as proof of funds for the Germany Opportunity card:

• Proof of a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) with a minimum balance of €12,324, along with a sufficient amount for a return flight from Germany
• A formal obligation letter written by a sponsor already residing in Germany
• Current bank account statements

 

Documents that qualify as proof of accommodation in Germany:

• Complete residential address of the hotel or place of stay, including the name of the street, town, and postal code
• An invitation letter from friends, family or, the hotel authorities, or similar

 

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Documents that qualify as proof of previous stay in Germany:

• Tenancy Agreement
• Employment Contracts
• Wage Payment Record
• Service Charge Statement

 

Note: Documents showing tourist visits to Germany do not qualify as proof of a previous stay in Germany.

 

Documents that qualify as proof of educational qualification for Germany Opportunity Card:

• University Degree certificates
• ZAB assessment reports
• Statement of Comparability by Anabin
• Proof of recognition of degree, including your degree and the university which issued it
• Vocational training completion certificates

 

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