Programme 04
Germany Opportunity Card
Your Gateway to the German Job Market.
Expert support for eligible professionals who want to enter Germany to look for work under the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte).
The Opportunity Card does not guarantee employment. It allows eligible people to enter Germany for up to one year to search for work. Rules last reviewed: November 2026.
Two routes
Which eligibility route applies to you?
Route 1 — Recognised qualification
- Your foreign qualification is fully recognised in Germany
- No points needed
- Fastest route if you already have recognition
Route 2 — Points-based
- Minimum 6 points
- Qualifying professional or academic qualification
- Points for language, experience, age, prior stays and more
- Basic German (A1) or English (B2) required
Points calculator
Estimate your points
Estimated points
2
At least 6 points needed
Indicative estimate only. You also need a qualifying vocational or academic qualification and basic German (A1) or English (B2). Official assessment by the German mission is final.
Checklists
Funds & documents
Financial requirement
- €1,091 per month (2026 published figure)
- Usually via a blocked account
- Or a declaration of commitment
- Part-time work (up to 20 h/week) is permitted
Documents
- Valid passport
- Degree / vocational certificates
- Recognition notice (if any)
- Language certificates
- Work-experience letters
- Proof of funds
- Health insurance
Our services
- Eligibility & points assessment
- Qualification & experience evaluation
- Document preparation
- Application assistance
- Job-search strategy & employer outreach
- Interview preparation
FAQs
Questions & enquiry
Questions will appear here soon.
Official government resources
Rules summarised on this page last reviewed: November 2026. Always confirm with the official source.