5 Steps to Secure Germany Opportunity Card 🇩🇪

Exciting Times Ahead for Global Talent with German Opportunity Card

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2/11/20242 min read

Germany is rolling out its new ‘Opportunity Card’ 🎫 on the 1st of June 2024, a game-changer for third-country nationals and skilled workers with recognized qualifications.

Let’s break down how you can grab this opportunity in 5 easy steps 🚀

This could be your one-way ticket to a thriving career in one of Europe’s top Countries!

Step 1: Check Your Basic Eligibility

  • Qualifications: Do you have a foreign university degree 🎓 or a professional qualification of at least two years?

  • Language Skills: How’s your German (A1) or English (B2)?

  • Financial Stability: Got at least 11,205 euros 💰 in your savings?

  • Experience Counts: Boasting 5 years of professional experience?

Step 2: Play the Points Game

To be qualified, you need at least 6 points to qualify from any of the listed requirements

Don't worry, I've got you covered 🤧!!

Step 3: Document Gathering 🔍

  • Gather your qualifications, language certificates, and proof of funds.

  • Calculate your points — are you hitting that magic number 6?

  • Keep all your important documents ready for showtime!

Step 4: Application Adventure

  • Mark your calendar: Applications open on the 1st of June 2024 🗓️

  • Find the nearest German Embassy in your country 🌐 and start your research.

  • Choose your German city wisely — where will your skills shine?

  • Fill out the application and get your passport ready

Step 5: Plan Your German Chapter (Working in Germany)

The Opportunity Card is issued for a maximum of one year, provided you can secure your livelihood during this period

Why Grab the Germany Opportunity Card?

The opportunity card will allow you to come to Germany and search for a job, for up to one year, with an option to extend it for one more year.

  • Smooth entry into Germany ✈️

  • Up to 12 months stay with a shot at permanent residency 🏡

  • Earn while you learn and explore. 💼

  • Your chance to land a dream job in Deutschland 🌟

A key thing to remember —  Only 25,000 Opportunity Cards are available each year, with limited appointments for this visa category in each country.

You can achieve 6 points with at least 2 of the requirements below. You don't need to meet all of the requirements to qualify - aim big and focus on requirements with higher points.

I'd love to see your score below!!