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Germany · Work visa
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
- Processing
- 4-8 weeks
- Cost
- From €75
- Validity
- 12 months
Points-based job seeker visa to search for employment in Germany for up to 12 months.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 points in points system
- Points for: qualifications, experience, German/English skills, age, EU connection
- Proof of financial means (approx. EUR 12,324/year)
- Basic German (A1) or English (B2)
Time and cost
- Processing time
- 4-8 weeks
- Validity
- 12 months
- Cost
From €75
Required
- €75 visa fee
Documents
Passport
Valid passport
Degree/qualification
With recognition
Language certificates
German A1 or English B2
Financial proof
Bank statements or blocked account
Health insurance
Travel or German coverage
Tips
- Introduced in June 2024 for applicants who do not yet have a job offer
- Can work part-time (20 hrs/week) while job searching
- Can do trial work (Probearbeit) up to 2 weeks