Why has Germany announced the Opportunity Card?

Why has Germany announced the Opportunity Card?

On June 01, 2024, Germany launched the new Opportunity Card to invite skilled workers to migrate and look for employment opportunities in the country. The Germany Opportunity Card, also known as 'Chancenkarte,' allows job seekers from non-EU countries to look for jobs while staying in Germany for up to 12 months. Skilled immigrants can migrate to Germany with an Opportunity Card and explore the robust job market in Germany.

 

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Benefits of the Germany Opportunity Card

The German Opportunity Card is beneficial for job seekers as well as employers in Germany. Some of the benefits of the German Opportunity Card are listed below:

 

For Jobseekers

• Simple and eased route to migrate to Germany
• No job offer or sponsorship required for immigration
• One-year residence allowed with the possibility of obtaining permanent residence in Germany upon eligibility
• Potential to earn up to €1000 per month
• Work part-time for up to 20 hours while looking for jobs
• Access the lucrative job market in Germany to look for employment opportunities

 

For employers

• Gain access to a talented pool of skilled professionals
• Faster and easier process for recruitment
• No requirement of approval  from the Federal Employment Agency
• Ensures fast-track hiring
• Facilitates part-time job contracts even before the arrival of the candidate

 

How does the German Opportunity Card work?

The German opportunity card uses a points-based system to assess and select candidates based on their professional and personal attributes. Applicants must secure a minimum of 6 points under the Germany Opportunity Card Score Calculator.

 

The table below provides the complete breakdown of the points distribution:

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

 

Candidates applying along with their spouse can score additional points. Extra points are also awarded to candidates with C1-level proficiency in English or A2-level proficiency in German.

 

Once your Germany Opportunity Card is approved, you can collect it from the German Embassy or Consulate where you applied. The card allows you to migrate to Germany and reside in the country for up to 12 months. While searching for employment opportunities, you can also work up to 20 hours per week in one or more part-time jobs in Germany.

 

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