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🇩🇪 Germany

Opportunity Card Visa

Revolutionary job seeker visa (Chancenkarte) launched June 2024 allowing qualified professionals to live in Germany for 12 months while searching for employment. Two qualification routes: recognized degree/vocational training OR points system (6+ points required based on qualifications, experience, language skills, age, German ties). Can work up to 20 hours/week during job search plus trial employment (max 2 weeks per employer). Requires €1,091/month proof of funds (€13,092 annual blocked account). Game-changer for those who want to job hunt from inside Germany rather than abroad.

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Processing Time

1-3 months

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Cost

€75 application fee

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Duration

12 months (non-renewable)

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Work Rights

Part-time 20hrs/week + trial employment (2 weeks per employer)

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Renewability

Must convert to work visa if job found

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Recognized degree/vocational training OR 6+ points
  • 2Points awarded for: education, experience, language (B2 English or A1 German), age, German ties
  • 3Proof of funds: €1,091/month (€13,092 for 12 months)
  • 4Health insurance
  • 5Clean criminal record

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