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Opportunity Card for Germany

Opportunity Card for Germany

German Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)

The German Opportunity Card, also known as Chancenkarte, is a residence permit that allows you to live in Germany for up to one year while seeking employment. The card is designed to attract skilled workers and professionals. The eligibility and other details are as follows.

General Information

  • Visa will be approved for 1 year to find a job – This has replaced the job-seeker visa, which was allowed for 6 months.

  • 20 hrs a 20-hour-a-week job is allowed in the opportunity card, whereas no job is allowed in the job-seeker visa.

Eligibility

(1) Route – 1 → If your University degree and University are recognized in the ANABiN portal.

(2) Route – 2 → Secured 6 points out of 10 (Age, Education, Work experience, Language proficiency, Previous ties to Germany)

(3) German A1 or IELTS B2 level (above 6 bands) is required

Points Details

Description Point
Age Below 35 – 2
35 to 40 – 3
Bachelor Degree 4
Shortage Occupation 1
Work Experience 2 or 3
Language Requirement A2 Level – 1
B1 Level – 2
B2 Level – 3
C1 Level Proficiency will give more than 1 point
Spouse Eligibility 1 point more if the spouse is eligible for the opportunity card

Appointment Process

  • Waitlist yourself on the VFS site, and VFS will send you an email for an appointment.

  • Appointment Category – National Visa (Stay more than 90 days) – Opportunity card

  • Sub Category – Opportunity Card

  • Application Centre – Mumbai Embassy

Documents Required

  1. Motivational letter – why you chose Germany over other European countries, Area of work, Education you possess, opportunities in Germany for your work area, what action have you taken or will you take for job search.

  2. CV

  3. EEducation-relateddocuments

  4. Job offer letter, Experience letter, Salary slip, Bank statement

  5. Blocked A/c – Euro 1091 per person per month required for living, or shows balance in the Indian bank, provide a signed stamp statement for 6 months.

  6. Additional Funds – Fixed Deposits, Mutual Fund, PPF, PF, Shareholding, etc.

  7. A letter from the college regarding a  full-time degree

  8. Insurance – Expatrio or Dr. Walter (Premium approx. – INR 40,000) (Take insurance from the future date, you can pay the insurance premium after reaching Germany)

  9. Accommodation proof (Book hotel or friends/relative declaration of commitment of sponsor)

  10. Job acceptance letter if you got a job in Germany (you can search job through LinkedIn or any other platform)

  11. 2 copies of documents required

  12. Visa fees – Euro 75

After Visa Approval

  • If the visa is approved, they will give you a date for the pick-up of the stamped passport

Additional Notes

    • 6 out of 10 companies require the German language

    • Convert your opportunity card into to work visa or Blue card by visiting the city office after the job contract (Salary above Euro 48,000 is eligible for a Blue card)

    • Blocked Account Required €1091/month plus sufficient funds for return air ticket.